The Cedar Grove man, who allegedly robbed Karib Cable, has been remanded to Her Majesty’s Prison. Cruz Kelsick reappeared in the St. John’s Magistrates’ Court yesterday after being kept in custody at the St. John’s Police Station over night (Thursday).

Following a long back and forth discussion as to whether the magistrate has jurisdiction to grant Kelsick bail, Chief Magistrate Ivan Walters took the decision to remand him.

It was expressed that the law was drafted poorly as it is not clearly defined as to whether individuals who used violence or other weapons and not firearms could get bail in the lower court.

Vere Bird III, who represents Kelsick, said this situation was unfair to his client as the young man will have to be kept in custody unless he is able to obtain bail in the High Court. Bird said one is innocent until proven guilty. His client is charged with robbery.  

Reports are that Kelsick, 23, went into Karib Cable located on Long Street on Saturday 30 Jan., about 1:15 p.m. and walked up to a female employee and demanded money.

It is alleged that he accosted the woman, choked and threatened her before making off with $500 in cash. A report was made to the police and investigations were conducted, which led to Kelsick’s arrest.

Further reports are that at the time Kelsick wore a blue coverall and a multi-coloured Rastafarian hat with dreadlocks attached and a black and white coloured bandana to conceal his identity. A date was not given for his committal; this will be done when he returns to court to be remanded next week.