Norton Street Resident Remanded on Armed Robbery Charge

September 9 2025

Tyrone Arthur, a construction worker of Norton Street, Georgetown, was on Monday arraigned before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts on a charge of robbery under arms.

Arthur pleaded not guilty to the allegation.

It is alleged that on August 16, at Manget Place, Stabroek, Georgetown, Arthur, while in the company of others and armed with a gun, robbed Fabian Abrams of six gold chains valued at $2 million.

Arthur was represented by attorney-at-law Ronald Bostwick, who told the court that his client does not possess a passport and is willing to comply with any reporting conditions the court may impose.

The court heard that on the day in question, Abrams and his friends went to order number plates when Arthur and others approached.

Arthur allegedly brandished a firearm, relieved Abrams of his belongings, and fled the scene. Abrams later spotted Arthur and alerted police, who subsequently arrested the accused.

The prosecutor strongly objected to bail, citing the seriousness and prevalence of the offence. He further argued that, if released, the accused was unlikely to return to face trial.

Magistrate Latchman upheld the prosecutor’s objections and denied bail.

Arthur was remanded to prison until September 17, when the matter will be called again.