Fisherman remanded over handbag theft

Fisherman Albert De Freitas, who allegedly stole a handbag containing items and cash totalling in excess of $135,000 from a parked car, was remanded to prison when the matter was heard in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

De Freitas of 100 Leopold Street, pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry,