Over $50,000 in items stolen: Two men charged

By Admin. Updated 10:14 a.m., Friday, November 17, 2023, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

Two men have been charged in connection with a burglary after a homeowner in Pembroke lost over $50,000 in items from his home.

The men have also been accused of damaging items valued at over $11,000.

According to a release for the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) Romano Andrews, a 31-year-old labourer of Clare Valley, and Luthur Badnock, a 42-year-old labourer of Rose Place, were arrested and charged jointly with the offences of Burglary, Intent to Commit Unlawful Damage to Property, and Damage to Property.

They were arrested and charged on November 15, 2023.

The Accused men allegedly entered the dwelling house of a 53-year-old Director of Pembroke and stole several items valued at $50,266.00 EC. They were also accused of damaging two wooden panel doors valued at $10,000.00, two (2) metal doors valued at $1200.00EC, and one (1) glass window valued at $200.00 EC, a total value of $11,220.00.EC. The offences were committed in Pembroke between 05.07.23 and 12.10.23, the release stated.

On Thursday November 16, 2023, the defendants appeared atthe Serious Offence Court to answer the charges. They pleaded not guilty. Bail was denied and they were remanded in custody at His Majesty’s Prison. The matter was adjourned to November 20, 2023, the release stated.

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