Man charged with robbery of elderly man at North Parade bus stop

Michael Laing otherwise called ‘Mark’ is charged with robbery with aggravation for allegedly stealing money from an old man at the North Parade bus terminal on Monday.

Laing, 23, is from Charles Street and Rose Lane, Kingston.

Allegations are that about 8:04 p.m. the victim was waiting for public transportation when he was approached by Laing, who removed his wallet from his back pants pocket containing $12,000 and other personal documents.

Upon realising this the elderly man tried to get them back however, Laing then allegedly pulled a knife and ran away.

A report was made to the police and Laing was subsequently taken into custody and charged on Tuesday.

He is to appear before the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on December 4.

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