Jamal Cromwell, a 31-year-old construction worker was on Wednesday granted bail when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on a charge of simple larceny.
Cromwell is accused of stealing $2 million in cash from money changer Carl Van Rossum on September 9, 2024, at Longden and America Streets in George-town, the police said in a statement.
Cromwell appeared before Principal Magistrate Faith McGusty, who read the charge to him, to which he pleaded not guilty.
According to police statements presented in court, Cromwell had previously pawned the motorcycle to Van Rossum at the same location in January 2024.
On September 9, Van Rossum parked the motorcycle with $2m cash secured under the seat. He noticed Cromwell in the vicinity, after which the accused hopped onto the motorcycle and rode off.
After the incident was reported to the police, the statement said that an investigation led to Cromwell’s arrest. During questioning, he admitted to riding away with the motorcycle but denied stealing the money.
In court, Cromwell expressed remorse, stating, “I used to be a thief… but me ain’t take any money… today is my birthday.”
The Magistrate granted him bail in the amount of $200,000, with conditions to keep the peace. Cromwell is scheduled to return to court on October 23, 2024.
