The Tribune

By PAVEL BAILEY

Tribune Staff Reporter

pbailey@tribunemedia.net

A MAN accused of robbing a couple at gunpoint on a beach in western New Providence and stealing their vehicle last week was remanded to prison yesterday.

Prosecutors allege that Mauricio Webster, 23, along with accomplices and while armed with a handgun, robbed Jeffery Murphy of his white 2012 Honda Stepwagon and $150 in cash around 9pm on January 12. During the same incident, Webster is also accused of robbing Christeen Hutchinson of a brown handbag containing $400, a red Android cellphone and a Jamaican passport.

The court heard that Webster allegedly threatened Mr Murphy with a black Austrian Glock 9mm pistol during the robbery. The suspects reportedly fled the scene south along New Providence Highway.

Later that same day, Webster was allegedly found in possession of the stolen vehicle and assorted keys belonging to Mr Murphy.

Webster is also accused of attempting to rob Delrese Williams at gunpoint of her black 2008 Toyota Passo on January 14.

Webster was not required to enter a plea when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Roberto Reckley on charges of armed robbery (two counts), receiving, attempted armed robbery and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

The defendant was informed that the matter will proceed to the Supreme Court by way of a voluntary bill of indictment (VBI). He was also advised of his right to apply for bail through the higher court.

Webster was remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services until his VBI is served on May 28.

Inspector Deon Barr prosecuted the matter.