The firefighter accused of stealing a patient’s gold wedding ring was granted bail, after he made an appearance in court today.
Glen Joseph, 28, of Ciceron was charged with theft ans was required to pay $800 in cash or provide surety. The Castries Central fireman was also asked to surrender all his travel documents.
He is also required to report to the Beat and Patrol department of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) every Wednesday.
Joseph was arrested for allegedly stealing a woman’s gold wedding ring, on Friday last.
Reports are that the woman was picked up by an ambulance and transported to a hospital after she had collapsed in Castries.
The woman reported losing her wedding ring after she was picked up by the ambulance. She accused Joseph of stealing the item. Joseph was responsible for taking her to the hospital.
A report was made with the Fire Service and the Criminal Investigations Department of the Royal St. Lucia Police Force (RSLPF).
The fireman was subsequently arrested and charged. Joseph will make another court appearance in November.