Two Men Arrested in Connection with Robbery and Shooting

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Police have apprehended and charged 18-year-old Maurice Belgrave Jr. from All Saints and 30-year-old Ernesto Estevan Lawrence from Swetes in relation to a robbery and shooting that took place on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

The incident occurred at the Now and Later Supermarket located on Federation Road in Grays Farm, where the suspects allegedly robbed the owner of an undisclosed amount of money and shot her in the left leg before escaping.

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Both individuals face charges of Aggravated Robbery, Intent to Cause Grievous Bodily Harm through Shooting, Possession of a Firearm, and Possession of Ammunition. They are scheduled to appear in court later today. today

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Comments (6)

  • Apex Jones July 18, 2025, 10:32 AM

    What does a 30 year old have committing crime with an 18 year old
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    • NPNM July 18, 2025, 9:07 PM

      Robbery and shooting. You have gun? No pitty no mercy
      Reply
  • Rhea July 18, 2025, 7:20 PM

    Chupzzz. This ya just sick me. Big hard back man encouraging our youths in wrong
    Reply
  • Genique July 18, 2025, 7:23 PM

    So these guys robbed three different places in one weekend? That’s what I’m seeing here. They robbed All saints Gas station, they robbed brownies and they still robbed now n later
    Reply
  • Informed citizen July 18, 2025, 7:37 PM

    I still can’t believe the 30 years old man. What was his motive?
    Reply
  • Lilian July 18, 2025, 8:42 PM

    The same fate of Tafari is rhe same will meet a thief if he finds himself in the home of some people.
    Reply

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