Ex-con jailed for stealing chocolates

Derek Persaud

A seven-time convicted labourer who admitted that he stole several bars of Cadbury chocolates has been sentenced to 14 days jail and has been remanded to prison while he awaits trial for allegedly threatening to kill a Bounty Supermarket employee.

Derek Persaud, 54, said he stole the chocolates, valued $2,286, on July 9 when he appeared on Thursday at the Georgetown Magis-trate’s Courts. Prosecutor Bharat Mangru did not relate to the court the