Man charged with holding up stationery at knife point remanded in custody

An Italian of Cuban descent, who admitted to committing a hold-up at a Paceville stationery at knife point on Saturday, was this afternoon remanded in custody pending sentencing.

Eliseo Carrillo Montoro, who holds an Italian identity card, was accused of the theft of €2,515 from Eros Stationary in Paceville, a crime aggravated by violence and the value of the items stolen. 

Inspector Fabian Fleri told magistrate Neville Camilleri that the robber had threatened shop owner John Attard Kingswell at knife point, before making off with the money, adding that the takings were most likely spent later that night at the casino.

Montoro entered a guilty plea with the assistance of a translator.

Magistrate Charmaine Galea ordered the accused be remanded in custody pending his sentencing on August 28.

Legal aid lawyer Simon Micallef Stafrace appeared for the accused.

Inspectors Fabian Fleri and Carol Fabri prosecuted.