Accused motorcycle thief remanded

A mechanic was refused bail on Friday by Magistrate Judy Latchman before whom he appeared and denied a charge of simple larceny.

Benjamin Smart, 21, of Lot 32 First Street, Silvertown, Linden is accused of, on March 20 at Pike Street, Kitty, stealing one CG motorcycle valued $440,000 belonging to Joseph Barnes. Smart pleaded not guilty to the charge when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court 3.

No facts were presented in court and Prosecutor Deniro Jones objected to bail citing the nature and gravity of the offence and the penalty it attracts. Jones also told the court that more charges are likely to be laid against the defendant.

The matter will be called again before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry on April 16.