Around 4am on Monday morning, GSU officers responded to a burglary in progress at a residence on Dean Street. While inquiring with the house owner, they were informed that two men dressed in dark clothing and wearing a red and a black cap had burglarized her house the night before around midnight stealing her keys and some items. The same robbers returned at 4:00 am on Monday this time armed with firearms. A 12 year old minor was held up at gunpoint while the robbery was taking place. Her mother reported that while in the garage she heard noise's inside the house and upon checking she saw the robbers stealing her TV, fan, 2 bicycles and 2 cell phones from inside her house.
Based on the description provided, GSU officers conducted a search at #98 East Canal which led to the recovery of all the items inside the house - while the two bicycles were found in an alley besides the residence. Also found at the house were a black cap and a red cap which were wet. The TV was also wet given that it had been raining. Two 17 year old Belizean minors of 98 East Canal, 19 year old Hugh Thomas of 23 Berkley Street, a 17 year old female of 37 Mahogany Heights and 19 year old Monica Ramclam of #98 East canal were all detained pending charges for handling stolen goods, burglary and aggravated burglary.
According to an official press release sent out by the GSU, all persons involved in this crime are reputed members or associates of the George Street Gang. One of the minors of #98 East Canal has been arrested on several occasions for crimes ranging from Possession of Controlled drugs to murder.
Today in court, all 4 were charged with handling stolen goods, while Thomas and the 17 year-old male minor were charged with burglary.
They all pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Based on the strength of the objections from the prosecution, Magistrate Stuart denied bail to Thomas and the 17 year-old male, but she granted bail of $5,000 to Ramclam and the 17 year-old minor.
All 4 are to return to court for the next adjourned date which is scheduled for July 5.
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