Spanish Town truck driver freed of larceny charge

Forty-seven-year-old truck driver, Andrew Amos, who was accused of stealing over $300,000 worth of goods from his employer, was freed in the St Catherine Parish Court on Wednesday after the Crown offered no evidence against him.

Amos was answering to a charge of larceny as a servant.

When the matter came up in court, the Crown conceded that it would be challenging to mount a successful prosecution.

Acting Senior Parish Court Judge Janelle Nelson-Gayle then told the accused he did not have a case to answer and was free to go.

He has been charged with larceny as a servant following a series of incidents that occurred between January 28 and February 28.

Reports from the Spanish Town police indicate that Amos, who was employed as a truck driver, was entrusted with the delivery of several items valued at $335,466.88.

However, the goods were allegedly never delivered.

When confronted about the missing items, Amos allegedly failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for their disappearance.

A report was made to the police, leading to his arrest and charge.

He made numerous court appearances and maintained his innocence throughout.

He was represented by attorneys-at-law Shelldon Campbell and Abina Morris.

- Rasbert Turner

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