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Injured teen refused bail on armed robbery charge

Sep 13, 2013 News

Dwayne Chance, 19, of Lot 49 Russell Street, Charlestown, appeared yesterday before Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer to the charge of robbery under arms.
It was alleged that on September 4, Chance in the company of others and whilst being armed with a knife, robbed Christopher Mahadeo and Kareem Maxwell, employees of Isaac Computer Electronics located on the upper flat of the Regent Multiplex Mall, at Regent and Wellington Streets.
It was also alleged that on the said date, they stole from the said store, several items valued over $1M, property of Anthony Sarjoo.
The accused pleaded not guilty.
Court documents revealed that on the said date, Maxwell and Mahadeo were on duty at the electronic store. At about 19:15 hours, the defendant, in the company of another man, entered and pretended to be customers. Moments later, Chance placed a knife at Maxwell’s neck whilst his partner in crime tied the hands of the other employee.
The defendant stole two BlackBerry cellular phones, one Apple iPod and a quantity of cash, amounting to a total value of $233,500, property of Maxwell.
One BlackBerry and a quantity of cash were also taken from Mahadeo.
From the electronic store, the duo stole, seven BlackBerry cellular phones,  two computers, fifteen cell phone cases , 110 BlackBerry batteries and five digital cameras, among other items, all amounting to a total of $1,835,500.
The duo then escaped with the stolen items.
Later that day, the defendant was identified at Kentucky Fried Chicken in the Stabroek Market area by one of the employees.
The owner of the store, Sarjoo, who is a licenced firearm holder was contacted by his employee and after receiving the information, rushed to the scene.
The proprietor then attempted to approach the defendant but he tried to pull an object from his waist and the complainant discharged a round at the accused.
Chance was then rushed to the hospital where he received medical attention.
Bail for the defendant was subsequently refused and he was remanded to prison until September 30 for report and fixture.

 

 

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