STUDENT CHARGED WITH BURGLARY AND TAKING A CONVEYANCE
On October 11, 2026, police arrested and charged Shakare Latham, a 17-year-old student of Diamond Village, with the offence of burglary and taking conveyance.
According to investigations, the accused allegedly entered the dwelling house of a 48-year-old businessman of Diamond Village as a trespasser and stole EC$1,200.00 in cash and one (1) Suzuki Swift car key valued at EC$130.00, bringing the total value of the stolen items to EC$1,330.00.
He was also charged with driving a motor vehicle belonging to the complainant, without the consent of the owner or other lawful authority.
The offences were committed in Diamond Village on October 9, 2026. Latham appeared before the Georgetown Magistrate Court on October 12, 2026, where he pleaded guilty to the charges. He was remanded into custody pending court appearance on October 26, 2026. The Magistrate ordered a social.
