26/05/2003

Teenager charged with jewellery robbery

An 18-year-old Belfast teenager has been remanded in custody following the robbery of a jewellery store in Belfast at the weekend.

Patrick Joseph Clarke, from the Springfield Road in west Belfast, faces burglary and criminal damage charges following the incident at Walker and Hall Goldsmiths on Saturday.

Laganside Magistrates' Court heard how an off-duty police officer gave chase to a man after the assailant stole three watches worth £3,000 from the Royal Avenue store.

A detective told the court he believed he could connect Mr Clarke with the charge.

He was remanded in custody for a week.

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