January 10, 2023
Construction worker charged for breaking into shop, stealing items
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – A construction worker has been charged with shop breaking and larceny in relation to an incident that took place on Woodlawn Crescent, Georges Valley in Manchester on Friday, January 6.
Charged is 38-year-old Courtney Folkes, otherwise called ‘Junior’.
Reports from the Mandeville police are that about 10:00 pm, the complainant securely locked his business establishment and went home.
Upon his return the following day, he realised that a padlock was missing from the grille. It is alleged that Folkes gained entry and took several items from the premises.
A report was made to the police and Folkes was charged Monday after he was questioned in the presence of his attorney.