Alberttown Man Remanded for Armed Robbery, Shooting at City Boutique
A 24-year-old unemployed man, Andre Stewart of Alberttown, Georgetown, has been remanded to
prison after being charged in connection with a brazen multi-million-dollar robbery and shooting at
the “Nice to You” Boutique on Regent Street, Georgetown.
Stewart appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s
Court on Monday, where he faced two charges: armed robbery and discharging a loaded firearm
with intent to maim, disable, or cause grievous bodily harm. He pleaded not guilty to both charges.
The charges stem from an incident on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Regent and Alexander
Streets, Georgetown. It is alleged that Stewart, along with others and armed with a firearm, robbed
50-year-old businessman Zhenz Sh Fa of $3 million in cash. During the same incident, Stewart
allegedly fired a shot at boutique worker Zhao Peiming, injuring him in the right thigh.
Stewart was represented by attorney Ronald Bostwick, who applied for bail on his client’s behalf.
However, the police prosecutor strongly opposed the request, leading to Stewart being remanded to
prison. His next court appearance is scheduled for January 6, 2025.
According to reports, a 34-year-old security guard was stationed at the boutique’s entrance when
two men on a red and black motorcycle pulled up outside. The pillion rider, armed with a handgun,
confronted the guard and took a “toy gun” the guard had concealed in his waistband.
The assailants entered the boutique, ordering everyone to remain still. While one of the suspects
emptied the cashier’s drawer, stealing the day’s sales of $3 million, Zhao Peiming, a worker at the
establishment, attempted to intervene. In response, the armed suspect fired a shot, injuring Zhao.
The suspects quickly fled the scene on their motorcycle, leaving behind a 9mm spent shell as
evidence.
Zhao was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), where he received
treatment for his injuries and was later discharged.
Investigators retrieved surveillance footage from nearby closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras,
which reportedly led to Stewart’s arrest and subsequent charges.
