Two Young Adults & A Minor Charged With Theft Of Jewellery From Caribbean Jewellers Valued At $25,000
(stock photo only- not a photo of alleged stolen items)
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By Alric Lindsay
On July 25, 2025, Janae Nadia McKenzie, Eddington Miguel Bush and a minor appeared in the Grand Court to hear a charge of theft of $25,000 worth of jewellery from Caribbean Jewellers. In addition, McKenzie was charged separately for handling stolen goods. After “not guilty” pleas were entered, a trial date was set for December 2025. The parties will be on bail until that date.
Background
According to the first charge read out in the Grand Court, it is alleged that on January 4, 2025, Bush, McKenzie and the minor stole two Figaro necklaces, two Gucci bracelets, a Cayman Link necklace, one Spanish gold coin and one thick rope chain valued at KYD 25,000 belonging to Caribbean Jewellers.
For the second charge, it is alleged that McKenzie dishonestly received stolen goods, namely two Figaro necklaces and one big old rope chain belonging to Caribbean Jewellers, knowing or believing the same to be stolen.
Next steps
The case is set for a trial on December 1, 2025, with a significant aspect being the availability of CCTV footage, which could serve as critical evidence.
Note to readers
This article refers to allegations only and does not imply guilt. The final determination will be made in court after all evidence is analysed.
Theft is an offence under section 241 of the Penal Code. This states:
241. A person who commits a theft commits an offence and — (a) where the value of the thing stolen does not exceed five thousand dollars, is liable on summary conviction to imprisonment for seven years; and (b) where the value of the thing stolen exceeds five thousand dollars, is liable on conviction on indictment to imprisonment for ten years.
Handling stolen goods is an offence under Section 260 of the Penal Code. This states:
260. (1) A person handles stolen goods if (otherwise than in the course of stealing) knowing or believing them to be stolen goods that person dishonestly receives the goods, or dishonestly undertakes or assists in their retention, removal, disposal or realisation by or for the benefit of another person, or if that person arranges to do so.
(2) A person who handles stolen goods commits an offence and is liable to imprisonment for fourteen years.
