Motorist robbed at knifepoint after stopping to urinate

The St Ann police have charged a carpenter in connection with the robbery of a motorist on October 20.

Chadwick Gayle, 31, of the Avery Housing Scheme, Old Harbour, St Catherine, and Higgins Land, Alexandria, St Ann, was charged with robbery with aggravation in the incident that occurred in Train Line district, Browns Town. Reports are that about 1 p.m., a man was driving a Toyota Fielder along the roadway. He stopped to urinate when Gayle and three other gunmen, who also had knives, pounced upon him. The gunmen proceeded to rob him of his motor car, cash and other items. The men then escaped in the motor car. A report was made to the police and an investigation was launched.

During the investigation, Gayle was arrested. He was charged after he underwent an interview in the presence of his attorney. His court date has not been finalised. His accomplices are being sought by the police.