Men remanded for robbing hotel patrons
Two men who allegedly robbed some men as they exited John’s Hotel which is located
From left Kennard Persaud and Derrick Favourite
at George Street, Werk-en-rust, Georgetown, were on Friday remanded to prison by Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman after they appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.
Kennard Persaud, 28; a mason of Lot 119 B Field Sophia and Derrick Favourite, 28, a vendor, of Lot 127 Albert Street , Albouystown, both denied the charge which alleged that on October 3, last, at George Street, Werk-en-rust, Georgetown, armed with knives, robbed Romaine Spencer and Ramraj Persaud, of $200,000 cash, a wallet and one haversack valued $4,000, property of the virtual complainants Romaine Spencer and Ramraj Persaud.
Police Prosecutor, Shawn Gonsalves, objected to bail being granted to the defendants citing the prevalence of the offence. The serious nature of the offence and the fact that a dangerous weapon was used to carry out the offence.
The prosecutor also added that if bail is granted to the defendants they would not return to court for the trial.
According to the facts presented by the prosecutor, on the day in question, about 02:45 hrs the virtual complainants were exiting the John’s Hotel when they were confronted by the defendants who placed knives to their necks and demanded that they hand over their valuables.
The victims, being fearful for their lives handed over the articles mentioned in the charge. The defendants then made good their escape.
The matter was then reported to the Brickdam Police Station and the defendants were caught on CCTV footage carrying out the act. The court heard that the defendants were arrested and positively identified by the victims.
They will make their next court appearance on September 27.