High Court Case: Stolen Goods Worth NLe 1,646,455

High Court Case: Stolen Goods Worth NLe 1,646,455

The theft case involving Bicky’s Place Boutique has been officially committed to the High Court for trial following the recent Magistrate Court proceedings.

David Kamara, a former security guard at Bicky’s Place Boutique, situated at No. 48 Liverpool Street, Freetown, and Martin Lucious, a businessman, appeared before Magistrate Mustapha Braima Jah at Pademba Road Magistrate Court No. 1. Their appearance followed their arrests on July 6 and 7, 2025, in connection with a substantial theft incident.

Mr. Kamara faces eight counts of larceny by a servant, contravening Section 17(1)(a) of the Larceny Act 1916. He stands accused of stealing a range of boutique merchandise belonging to businesswoman Binta Tejan Kella, which includes:

• Assorted clothing valued at NLe 260,160

• Assorted footwear valued at NLe 292,100

• Bags valued at NLe 53,150

• 12 pairs of glasses valued at NLe 10,200

• 13 purses with a total value of NLe 8,250

His co-accused, Martin Lucious, has been charged with receiving stolen goods, contrary to Section 33(1) of the same Act. The items he allegedly purchased as stolen property include:

• 15 pairs of assorted sneakers valued at NLe 10,000

• 101 pairs of sandals valued at NLe 50,500

• 61 pieces of ladies' wear valued at NLe 22,265

Chief Superintendent of Police T.B. Zizer Esq. led the prosecution, presenting witnesses and evidence to the court. After the conclusion of the hearing, the matter was adjourned for ruling.

Magistrate Jah, having reviewed the evidence presented, determined that the prosecution had established sufficient grounds to warrant the case's committal to the High Court for formal trial. Both defendants were subsequently committed to the High Court, and their existing bail conditions remain in effect.