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Hairdresser raided salon – court told

A hairdresser who had done a work-study stint at a salon allegedly broke and entered the place and stole several pieces of hair-care equipment. She and the person who reportedly bought the stolen items were both granted bail when they appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

Nineteen-year-old Nickita Fraser of 44 Norton Street, Lodge pleaded not guilty to break and enter and larceny while Dianne Benjamin, 20, pleaded not guilty to receiving stolen items from Fraser, knowing same to have been unlawfully obtained, when the charges were read to them by Magistrate Robertson.

It is alleged that between September 19 and 20, Fraser broke and entered Askaley Personal Image salon and stole several items of hair-care equipment and a quantity of cash totaling $97,500. It is also alleged that during that month Benjamin received $87,000 worth of the stolen items.

Askaley Pollard who was present in court stated that Fraser had been on work-study at her salon for some time and on September 19 she secured her salon and left to go home. She said that when she opened up the salon the following day she discovered that the items mentioned in the charge were missing. She said from information received Fraser allegedly sold the items to a friend. Pollard said that she made a report to the police station and Fraser was later arrested. She said that Fraser later took the police to Benjamin’s residence where some of the items were recovered.

Pollard further stated that Fraser should be denied bail because it was a premeditated act and she might continue such acts if released.
However Fraser stated that she never stole anything but another staff member did. Benjamin stated that she was not aware that the items were stolen but she received a call from Fraser who told her that she had bought some items from a guy and she was selling them at reasonable prices. Benjamin said further that she bought some of the items for $36,000 and Fraser later called her to say that if she was ever asked where she got the items, she should not say it was from her.

Magistrate Robertson granted Fraser bail in the sum of $80,000 while Benjamin was put on $50,000 bail. The two were ordered to appear again in court on October 29.

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12 Responses to “Hairdresser raided salon – court told”

Gerry
on October 9th, 2008 6:50 am

SHAME SHAME SHAME
THE COURT MUST TEACH YOU A LESSON. THIS WOMAN TOOK YOU INTO HER SALON TO TEACH YOU A SKILL THAT PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD HAVE TO PAY THOUSANDS TO LEARN.THEN YOU STEAL FROM HER.YOU ARE MAKING IT BAD FOR OTHER HONEST YOUNG WOMEN WHO WANT THAT OPPORTUNITY.
JAIL BOTH OF THEM. THE UPHOLDER IS WORST THAN THE THIEF. SHE HAD TO KNOW A YOUNG GIRL COULDN’T AFFORD TO BUY THOSE THINGS.SHE IS NOTHING BUT A COMMON ‘FENCE’.
CHECK HER STOCK AS SHE MAY HAVE OTHER STOLEN ITEMS THERE.SEIZE ALL THAT SHE CAN’T PRODUCE RECEIPTS FOR.

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bbuckman
In reply to the above comment on October 9th, 2008 7:41 am:
i agree.throw away the keys,
ungrateful.eat from me and whipe yo mouth a grass.

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Bossman
on October 9th, 2008 8:11 am

Come on cant you see the girl being proactive. She had inside information that someone was planning to break and enter the salon so she just take the goods before the bandits got there

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Arnold
on October 9th, 2008 9:11 am

The Thief and her Customer if found guilty should be sent to the Jailhouse….

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evileyes
on October 9th, 2008 12:28 pm

lets hear from those cyber bullies here now…i said before and will say it again…you hire dem they rob you.you dont hire dem they cry unemployment cant find wok..dem bully you about de tender age…a criminal is criminal trun it and twist how ever you want…

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bing
on October 9th, 2008 12:58 pm

Why weren’t both defendants not place in jail for such criminal offence?

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UltimateW
on October 9th, 2008 1:43 pm

It’s obvious she’s interested in learning the steeling trade than hairdressing !
She went to the wrong place to do her work study stint .
Well lock her up with people that knows a lot about steeling and she’ll get the work study she really wants.

What a disgrace !

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zai
on October 9th, 2008 3:42 pm

Unless we have very strong laws about stealing, this menace will always continue everywhere. i agree lock them up and then flog them. forget about human rights. these people know that they are doing wrong to other people. when it comes to government officials, use the flogging system. make the laws equal to all, and i am sure we will see a difference among all.

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gtagoodplace
on October 9th, 2008 6:32 pm

No jail for them, jus make them both pay back double. Then see if they’re gonna steal again.

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berry
on October 11th, 2008 7:47 pm

the did them crime let them them pay the fine even if it means sending them to prison

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freespeech
on October 11th, 2008 8:41 pm

restitution is appropriate and probation for 5yrs. with a few weeks/months community service..

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slimsuave
on October 12th, 2008 8:29 pm

what a missed opportunity because of d wrong focus! wake up ppl. u’re given an opportunity to empower yourself & gain independence through a skill that’s very marketable & what did u do? blew it & in d process makes it difficult for other ttusteorthy youths to access because of d mistrust you’ve driven in d woman to deter her from engaging in future projects as those. restitution & jail time for d buyer. she should know better than to buy from a child.

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