Teenager remanded on robbery, escape charges

An 18-year-old who was the subject of an escaped suspect bulletin has been remanded in custody after appearing in a Bridgetown Magistrates’ Court on charges of robbery, escaping lawful custody and stealing handcuffs. Trishtan Antone Barker-Savoury, of 1st Avenue Birds River, Deacons Road, St Michael, is accused of robbing Frank Clarke of a chain and pendant valued at $2 700 on September 30. He is also charged with escaping lawful custody from the Black Rock Police Station without the use of force and stealing a pair of handcuffs valued at $425, belonging to the government, on October 3. No pleas were taken to the charges in the No. 2 District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court, and Barker-Savoury was remanded until November 9. (JB)