The King Solomon Royale Cambio armed robbery accused was on Friday further remanded to prison when he appeared before Magistrate Gordon Gilhuys despite the fact his attorney argued he may have four bullets lodged in his foot.
Sylvester Chan, 37, a logger who resides at 28 Public Road Grove, East Bank Demerara had pleaded not guilty to five counts of robbery under arms when he appeared before Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle on Thursday. He made his second court appearance yesterday at Court Two of the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
His attorney Nigel Anthony in a bail application on Friday reiterated that his client had gone to King Solomon for a remittance when he was shot in the foot. He argued that the offence is a bailable one and that it was a physical impossibility for his client to have committed the offences.
He added that this was the second occasion in which the case was called and none of the complainants was present. He further stated that the allegation that his client has a matter pending in Berbice is untrue. He asked the magistrate to make an order for his client to see the doctor, since he said his client was never taken to the hospital and has about four bullets in his feet.
Police prosecutor Robert Tyndall stated that the evidence is compelling and points at Chan since all the virtual complainants saw him with the men who are now dead. He added that he will be ready in two weeks with statements.
It is alleged that on September 29 at Georgetown while armed with a gun Chan robbed Onika Ferguson of US$12,250, equivalent to $2,450,000 Guyana currency; $1,408,100 and $3,000. He is also accused of robbing Nolianne Stuger of one black Razr cellular phone and $8,000 cash. He also allegedly robbed Rawl Hollingsworth of two gold rings and $80,000 cash and Byresha Waithe of two gold rings and US$500, equivalent to $100,000 Guyana currency. Two other men accused of being involved in the robbery were killed in a shootout with the police.
Chan will return to court on October 19.
