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Youth remanded over $160,000 gold chain snatch

A 19-year-old who allegedly snatched a gold chain from a woman was remanded to prison on Monday when he appeared before Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
Jason Lawrence of Lot 7 Broad Street, Charlestown, pleaded not guilty to the charge of larceny from the person.

It is alleged that on October 1, Lawrence snatched a gold chain valued at $160,000 from Candacy Beaton.

However Lawrence’s lawyer stated that the chain was not stolen but was damaged during a physical altercation that his client and Beaton had on the day of the incident. The defence attorney then applied for bail.

Beaton who was also present in court stated that on the day in question she was walking home while Lawrence was riding a bicycle along with a friend next to her. She said that when she reached home Lawrence accused her of being in a relationship with someone else and an argument erupted. Beaton further stated that Lawrence then grabbed her chain and was attempting to run away but she held onto his clothes. Lawrence reportedly handed back Beaton her chain and left.

The prosecution objected to the bail application on the grounds that Lawrence was currently serving a suspended sentence on another charge. The prosecution further stated that Lawrence had been before the court on three other charges and if granted bail he may continue breaking the law.

However Lawrence’s lawyer stated that his client had been on probation for a previous charge and assured the court that Lawrence was not a flight risk nor did he pose a threat to Beaton.

Magistrate Robertson then ordered that Lawrence be remanded to prison and to return to court on October 13.

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4 Responses to “Youth remanded over $160,000 gold chain snatch”

Arnold
on October 11th, 2008 9:56 am

Yes is a seasoned criminal keep him in the lock-ups.

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Glendon
on October 11th, 2008 4:24 pm

Even if thats the case Arnold, people can change, at the least we should deal with the merits of this incident. The question in my mind is” if what the young Beaton said is true, why is the individual still placed before the court? Apart from that do not be surprised to hear during the trial that the two had/have a relationship that was undercover and the chain might have been a product of the relationship and, after realising or hearing that she was invovled with someone else attempted to take it. Let us examine the sequence of events according to the VC( Beaton( the most important witness) which I think is crucial in not only understanding the matter but also knowing the likely outcome, BEATON WAS BEING ESCORTED HOME BY THE DEFENDANT AND ANOTHER, UPON REACHING THE DESTINATION AN ARGUMENT ERUPTED ABOUT HER UNFAITHFULNESS, AND LAWRENCE ATTEMPTED TO TAKE THE CHAIN( THE PRODUCT OF THE RELATIONSHIP THE TWO SHARED).

IT IS MY BELIEVE THAT NOTHING WILL COME OF THE MATTER, AND BEATON HERSELF WILL OFFER NOT TO GIVE ANY EVIDENCE AND THE MATTER WILL BE DISMISSED AGAINST HIM.

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berry
on October 11th, 2008 7:22 pm

lock him up and let him stay there for a while. he seems to be a notorious person who will continue to break the laws of guyana

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Caesar
on October 11th, 2008 8:38 pm

For every $1000 dollar value,this thief should receive a good swipe o one cat o nine tails.

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