Two implicated in poker box theft

Two men have been charged with shop breaking and larceny as well as receiving stolen property following an incident at a bar in Wilton district, St Elizabeth, on April 11.

They have been identified as 42-year-old Ceon Bolton, otherwise called 'Kevin', a tattoo artist of Wharf Road, Smithfield, Westmoreland, and 32-year-old Glenton Swaby, otherwise called 'Dubba', a taxi operator of Park district, St Elizabeth. Reports are that about 5 a.m., an alarm was triggered from the establishment and the owner of a bar alerted the authorities. Upon the arrival of the lawmen, checks were made, and a padlock on the front door of the bar displayed signs of tampering, leaving the door partially opened. Further checks revealed that two poker boxes valued at approximately $1 million were missing from a wall inside the bar.

A week later, Bolton and Swaby were apprehended during a police vehicular checkpoint after attempting to elude the police. A subsequent search of their vehicle led to the discovery of two poker boxes, which were later identified by the bar owner. Both Bolton and Swaby were later charged. Their court dates are being finalised.