A 19-year-old teenager from Kitty, Georgetown, was on Wednesday granted bail after being charged with larceny for allegedly stealing a motorcycle.
Elijah Nieunkirk appeared before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts and pleaded not guilty to the allegation.
It was stated in court that on Thursday, August 7, at Lamaha Street, Kitty, Nieunkirk allegedly stole a motorcycle valued at $211,000, belonging to Shanya Griffith.
The prosecution opposed bail, highlighting the serious nature of the offence and noting the prevalence of similar crimes.
Prosecutors also emphasised the strength of the evidence against the accused, including a video-recorded interview in which he allegedly admitted to committing the theft, and argued that he might not return to court if granted bail.
Nieunkirk, who works as a plant attendant at Sterling Products, was represented by attorney Stacy Goodings. She told the court that her client has a fixed residence at Lot 13 Railway Line, Kitty, and stressed that this was his first time being charged with any criminal offence.
Goodings requested that reasonable bail be considered, even if strict reporting conditions were imposed.
“My client has a fixed abode, and this is his first time being charged,” Goodings said. “We do not oppose any strict conditions the court may deem necessary to ensure his attendance at future hearings.”
After hearing submissions from both sides, Magistrate Azore granted bail in the sum of $75,000 and reminded the accused of the seriousness of the charge and the importance of adhering to all conditions.
The matter was adjourned to September 24 for continuation.