DJ and boyfriend charged for robbery

The Couva couple pleaded guilty to the related charges and is expected to return to court today to be sentenced.

The court heard that last week Tuesday, the 65-year-old pensioner of St Julien Village, Princes Town was at her home when her young relative accompanied by her (accused) boyfriend entered and proceeded to tie her up, beat and rob her of $45,000 worth of cash, jewelry, two lap tops and a cell- phone.

The two were held last Thursday night in Chaguanas when officers of the Chaguanas CID intercepted the vehicle in which they were travelling.

The stolen laptops, cellphone and some of the jewelry were recovered.

Police said the victim was alone at home when the couple, who were unmasked carried out the robbery.

They ransacked the house removing several items including cash and jewelry before making good their escape.

Yesterday, the court heard that the boyfriend, a well-known offender has ten previous convictions including robbery, larceny of motor vehicle and house breaking