A mason-mechanic accused of attempting to rob
a woman in her home using the ruse of asking for
a drink of water was yesterday remanded to
prison by Acting Chief Magistrate Cecil Sullivan
while an arrest warrant was issued for his
alleged accomplice.
It is alleged that on Monday last, Mortland
Bobb, 25, of 2511 North Ruimveldt attempted to
rob Enid Norville in her home at Norton Street,
Lodge.
According to the police reports, a man went
to Norville's home and asked for a glass of
water. She reportedly opened her gate and
allowed the man to enter her premises. When she
left her back door open and went to get the
water, two men seized the opportunity to enter.
One allegedly grabbed Norville around the neck
while the other ran further into the house and
choked her 13-year-old daughter. However,
Norville and her daughter were able to raise an
alarm. The men then fled but Bobb was reportedly
held while trying to use Durban Street as an
escape route.
Bobb pleaded not guilty to attempting to
commit a felony. The matter will continue on
Tuesday.
The accused was represented by
attorney-at-law Paul Fung-A-Fat. The defence
counsel told the court that his client's jaw was
broken after a vigilante group gave him a
beating after they accused him of attempting to
rob a woman. They then secured him to a lamppost
with duct tape.
Fung-A-Fat also asked the magistrate to grant
an order for Bobb to go to the hospital for
medical attention to his jaw. It was
granted.
Meanwhile an arrest warrant was issued for
Bobb's alleged accomplice, Rayon Hernandes of
`A' Field,
Sophia.