Construction worker charged over Manchester robbery
Published:Tuesday | January 10, 2023 | 8:39 PM
Manchester construction worker 38-year-old Courtney Folkes, otherwise called 'Junior', has been charged over a robbery at a business in the parish.
Folkes was charged on Monday with shop breaking and larceny after he was questioned in the presence of his attorney.
His court date has not been finalised.
The police say the incident happened on the night of Friday, January 06 in Woodlawn Crescent in Georges Valley.
Reports from the Mandeville police are that at about 10 p.m., the complainant securely locked his business establishment and went home.
Upon his return the following day, he realised that a padlock was missing from the grille.
It is alleged that Folkes gained entry and took several items from the premises.
A report was made to the police and Folkes was arrested.
He was subsequently charged.
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