Update: Accused burglars remanded

Michael Lee Yearwood, 21, of 7th Avenue New Orleans St  Michael and  Kareem Onan Vaughn, 26, of Literary Row, St Michael were today remanded to HMP Dodds when they appeared before Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes.

The accused were charged with aggravated burglary at Saving Plus, Rock Dundo, St Michael last Friday.

They are jointly accused of the theft of $1436.85 in cash and one cash pan valued at $55 belonging to Savings Plus Supermarket while being armed with a firearm and a cutlass.

Yearwood will also face charges of possession of one firearm without a valid licence and two rounds of ammunition without a valid permit to do so.

Yearwood is also accused of assaulting Police Sergeant Maurico Chase to prevent his lawful apprehension.

They will return to court on August 16.