Student on burglary charge granted bail

A student of the Essequibo Technical Institute at Anna Regina was granted bail in the sum of $40,000 by Essequibo Magistrate Sunil Scarce, on Wednesday, when he appeared before him to answer to a charge of break and enter and larceny.Reports said Andre John, 20, of Richmond, Essequibo Coast pleaded not guilty to the indictable charge after an application was made by the prosecution for summary disposal.
According to Police, the defendant on March 31st, at Richmond broke and entered the shop of Narda Mahendranauth and stole $15,000 in cash and $4,400. worth in Digicel phone cards.
The defendant who was unrepresented in court said he was at the shop on the day in question but stole nothing. He also told the court that he works in the interior but also attends the Essequibo Technical Institute.
The case will be called again on April 29.
By Rajendfra Prabhulall