Latest update April 16th, 2026 12:40 AM
Miner jailed for armed robbery
A city magistrate sentenced an East La Penitence miner to 48 months imprisonment after he was found guilty of robbery under-arms.
Raphael Hintzen, 22, was found guilty of robbing Ryburn Fraser and Cidel Hector, on January 25, last, in South Ruimveldt Park, Georgetown, while they were sitting in a car.
Hintzen, stole one gold chain valued $250,000, one gold ring valued $100,000, $400,000 in cash, US$360, Euro 50 (equivalent to G$16,000), TT$320, B’dos $40, all totaling over GYD$800,000 property of Fraser. From Hector, he stole $200,000 and one Samsung phone valued $4000.
He used a gun to carry out the attacks on the two men.
The convict made his first appearance before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine- Beharry on February 3, and maintained his innocence.
Hintzen is currently before the court facing charges of a similar nature. He committed this crime while he was out on bail on the other matters.
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