A mason who admitted to robbing several passengers on a Route 47 (Back Road, East and West Ruimveldt route) minibus was on Tuesday jailed for six months when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.
Alfred Taylor admitted to Magistrate Leron Daly that on June 27, 2019 at Stabroek Market, he robbed Keith James of a Samsung cellular phone, a silver band, and cash which were valued a total of G$116,000. He also admitted that on the same date and location, he robbed Akash Persaud of a Samsung cellular phone valued G$37,000.
The prosecution contended that the 23-year-old of Lot 7 Stanleytown, West Bank Demerara (WBD), boarded the minibus in which the Virtual Complainants (VC) were passengers. However, several minutes later, he began lashing the VCs and demanded that they handed over their belongings. He then rushed out of the minibus and made his escape. The VCs then raised an alarm and public-spirited persons gave chase. Taylor was caught and handed over to the Police. The stolen items were found in his possession.
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