18-y-o charged for break-in, robbery at primary school in Central Village
Published:Tuesday | March 4, 2025 | 4:26 PM
An 18-year-old bus conductor has been charged for breaking into a primary school in Central Village, St Catherine and stealing snacks and money.
Prince Brown, of Windsor Heights in Central Village, is charged with house breaking, larceny, and malicious destruction of property.
His court date is being finalised.
The break-in and robbery occurred on the afternoon of Sunday, February 23.
Reports from the Central Village police are that about 3:00 p.m., Brown allegedly entered the school compound, forced open the doors to the tuck shop, staff room, classrooms, and administrative office, and stole juice, snacks, and an undetermined sum of money before leaving.
During the incident, a cash register was damaged.
A report was made to the police, and during an intelligence-led operation, Brown was arrested.
He was formerly charged following a caution statement and a question and answer session in the presence of his attorney.
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