Business, News
on January 9, 2011
Man charged in jewellery heist
A Jamaican man is to appear at the District “A” Magistrates’ Court tomorrow charged with stealing over a million dollars worth of jewellery from a Bridgetown store.
The man, who arrived in the island last Wednesday was arrested Saturday in connection with the breaking and entering of Sparkles Jewellery and Gift Shop, located at DaCosta Mall on Broad Street.
The jewellery heist included several dozens of rings, chains and bracelets.
Police recovered most of the items from an apartment building at Accomodation Road, Bush Hall, St Michael where the accused man was staying.(TS)