June 6, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — A 69-year-old woman is facing charges after allegedly stealing $50,000 from a neighbour.
Patricia Byrd, a retiree of Cedar Grove, Mandeville, Manchester, has been charged with simple larceny following an incident in Knockpatrick in the parish on Thursday.
Reports from the Mandeville police are that about 12:00 pm, Byrd went to a woman’s house to ask for oil. While at the woman’s house, Byrd reportedly removed $50,000 from her bedroom. A report was made to the police, and Byrd was arrested and was subsequently charged.
A court date for her is being arranged.