PR – Police have formally charged Trevor Protain, a 45-year-old security officer residing at Mortley Hill, St. George, with the offence of stealing in connection with the theft of items valued at over $130,000.00 from the Ministry of Education building situated at the Botanical Gardens, Tanteen, St. George.
During the course of the investigation, a search warrant was executed at the residence of Robert McCarthy, a 45-year-old Jamaican national living at Green Street, St. George’s, which led to the recovery of some of the stolen items. Mr. McCarthy has since been charged with the offence of receiving.
Both men made their initial court appearance today, Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the St. George’s Magistrate’s Court, and were granted bail.
Mr. Protain was granted bail in the sum of $75,000.00 with one surety. He is required to report to Central Police Station every Monday and Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Mr. McCarthy was granted bail in the sum of $25,000.00, also with one surety, and is required to surrender all travel documents. He must also report to Central Police Station every Monday and Friday between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
