“I Don’t Drink Beer”: Man Denies Denham Thompson Burglary As DNA On A Bottle Puts Him At The Scene

By Alric Lindsay

Gregory Myles has denied breaking into a Denham Thompson Way property, telling the court he could not explain how his DNA came to be on a beer bottle found inside because he does not drink beer and only drinks wine.

Myles appeared in Summary Court today, July 27, 2026, charged with burglary, contrary to section 243(1) of the Penal Code.  It was alleged that, on a date unknown after December 23, 2025, he entered the premises on Denham Thompson Way, off Walkers Road, George Town as a trespasser with intent to steal, the property being owned by First Alliance Group. Myles pled not guilty.

Crown Counsel from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions said the case against him rested on DNA found on a beer bottle recovered from the property. Defence counsel, John Furniss, said that when the bottle was put to his client in interview, Myles had said he was not a beer drinker — he drank wine — and was “very surprised” that a bottle bearing his DNA could be in the property. The defence indicated the plea was one of complete denial.

Defence counsel added that Myles surrendered himself to the Summary Court today: he had been on bail with an electronic monitor and had been due to surrender earlier in the month, but had failed to attend on the appointed day.  Explaining why he didn’t attend a previous court date, Myles said the date “slipped” him.  He added that on another occasion, he was at court, but lunchtime arrived, and he had to get some food from Foster’s.  However, heavy rain had held him up at Foster’s, making him unable to get back to court.  In addition, the police previously took away his bicycle, which was his form of transportation.

After hearing from both counsels, the Chief Magistrate readmitted Myles to bail and fixed a case‑management hearing for August 20, 2026, to allow the parties to review the case — including the defence’s suggestion that it might be resolved without a trial.