Second Man Seen on Surveillance Video Using Tools to Break Into Business Establishment Arrested

ST. THOMAS- A 47-year-old man of Altona has been charged with multiple offenses stemming from a burglary on September 19.

Allen Samuel, also known as ‘Buckwheat’ appeared before Judge Henry Carr for a virtual advisement hearing on Wednesday. Samuel was arrested and charged after police obtained video footage which implicated him and another suspect, Craig Stevens. Police were able to identify Samuel based on their prior knowledge of him in relation to previous cases. Stevens, who was also recognized by police, was previously arrested in connection with the same incident.

The surveillance video in question shows the two men removing tools from a backpack, which they appeared to use to gain entry into an establishment. The tools included a hammer and a crowbar. The men were also seen leaving the location with items in hand including a plastic jar containing money and a white plastic bag filled with unidentified items. Based on the probable cause fact sheet, the owner of the establishment was not aware of the total monetary value of the items taken.