By PAVEL BAILEY
Tribune Court Reporter
pbailey@tribunemedia.net
TWO teenagers were sent to prison yesterday in connection with a failed armed robbery of a store late last month.
Joshua Duncanson, 18, aka “Joshua Taylor” along with Samuel Higgs, 19, aka “Samuel Major”, both faced Magistrate Samuel McKinney on multiple charges.
These include possession of an unlicenced firearm, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, attempted armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery.
On September 30, the two were reportedly found by authorities with a Taurus pistol and a maverick shotgun, both with their serial numbers erased.
The pair are further accused of the attempted armed robbery of a Budget meat store on the same same day.
During this bungled stickup, the accused are said to have endangered the lives of Jason Mitchell and cashier Stevania Mitchell with the firearms.
Due to the nature of the offence, neither accused was required to enter a plea. They were informed that their matter would be fast tracked to the Supreme Court by way of a voluntary bill of indictment (VBI).
The two were further told by the magistrate that while he lacks the jurisdiction to grant them bail, they have the right to apply for bail through the higher court.
Until bail is granted, the pair will be remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.
The accused’s VBIs are expected to be served on December 16.
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