St. Johnstons Village youth – one of three gunmen involved in Old Parham Road robbery and assault – is arrested and charged
The Police have made a breakthrough in the assault of a
Scotts Hill businessman, who was attacked and robbed by three
masked gunmen on November 23.
As a result, one of the trio has been arrested and charged and is due
to make his first court appearance before a magistrate this week.
Reports say the Police have arrested and charged Kranus Alphonse,
25, of St. Johnstons Village for robbing Alaa Abboud of his silver
Honda Stepwagn valued at $10,000.
Alphonse is also accused of robbing the victim of $800 in cash and a
black Samsung Galaxy mobile phone valued at $600.
These offences reportedly occurred on Old Parham Road.
Alphonse is also charged with battery for beating Abboud. During
the robbery, he allegedly struck the businessman in the back of the
head and to the left side of his face with what is believed to be a
firearm.
Further reports say the Police have also charged the St. Johnstons
Village man with malicious damage.
It is alleged that he unlawfully and maliciously committed damage
to the victim’s Honda Stepwagn between November 23, the night of
the robbery, and November 29, when the vehicle was retrieved at
Cooks Hill.
According to reports, Abboud had secured his business place and
was walking towards his vehicle, at the front of his restaurant, when
three gunmen pounced on him and forced him into the back seat of
his vehicle.
After they assaulted him, they drove the vehicle to Shell Beach,
where they left the businessman after taking his phone and money.
Reportedly, the bandits had pressed Abboud to take them to his
house; but he refused, stating that he had a young child at home, and
allegedly they threatened to kill him.
After being deserted at the beach, Abboud was headed to the old US
Navy Base for assistance. However, he was picked up by an officer
from the Coolidge Police Station, who was on mobile patrol in the
area, and taken to the Criminal Investigations Department.
