Latest update June 25th, 2026 9:38 AM
Teen in armed robbery denied bail
Jermaine Daly, 19, of Agricola, East Bank Demerara was yesterday refused bail when he faced Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry on an allegation of robbery.
On December 17, last, at Agricola, Daly and others allegedly robbed Andy Beaton of an American Eagle hat, $39,000 in local currency and an LG cellular phone. At the time, Daly was said to be armed with a gun. He pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Police Prosecutor Burgett Grant told the court that the plaintiff was robbed by a gang of men on bicycles. The victim had been walking in the vicinity of the Agricola Public Road when the suspects rode up on bicycles, pointed the gun at him, and demanded the articles mentioned in the charge. The items were valued at $71,000.
On January 4, last, the accused was apprehended by the police. He was placed on an identification parade and was positively identified by the complainant. Daly was then charged and placed before the court.
The prosecutor objected to bail based on the nature of the offence. The accused was remanded until January 25.
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