The Tribune

By LAMECH JOHNSON

Tribune Staff Reporter

ljohnson@tribunemedia.net

A TEENAGE girl who pleaded not guilty to escaping police custody after allegedly trying to rob a clothing store with a shotgun appeared in Supreme Court yesterday seeking bail.

However, the 15-year-old’s application before Justice Carolita Bethell was not completed and was adjourned to next week. She is remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison until that time.

The Boyd Road teen faces four charges – attempted armed robbery, possession of an unlicensed shotgun, possession of ammunition and escaping lawful custody.

Concerning the first three charges, they were alleged to have been committed on August 2. The minor was not required to enter a plea.

It is claimed that she attempted to hold up Zonna Viva Clothing Store in the Town Centre Mall with a black Pistol-grab Maverick 12-gauge shotgun and live ammunition.

To the final charge, alleged to have been committed on August 5, the girl pleaded not guilty.

The teen is scheduled to appear in Magistrate’s Court on October 7 for a status hearing on a psychiatric evaluation.