Homeless man caught on camera jailed for larceny

A 23-year-old homeless man pleaded guilty yesterday to simple larceny charges and was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment after he appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.

According to the prosecution, between November 17-18 at Garnett Street, the accused Sookraj Ramnarine stole items valued $130,000 from Parmeshwar Iagmohan. The man also had a quantity of beverages and bottles in his possession which he had allegedly stolen.

When given a chance to speak the man admitted that he was guilty of the first offence but he said that he did not steal the