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A chef who allegedly attacked a woman and stole a carton of cigarettes has been charged after dropping his phone at the scene and later calling it, leading to his arrest.

Twenty-four-year-old chef and barber Rayando Riley, of Rose Heights, Montego Bay, has been charged with robbery with aggravation.

According to the Barnett Street Police, at approximately 3:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Riley and an accomplice approached the complainant at her place of business on Jimmy Cliff Boulevard in Montego Bay.

Riley allegedly told the woman he was armed with a gun before demanding money.

A struggle reportedly ensued, during which Riley allegedly punched the woman multiple times in the face before taking a half carton of cigarettes valued at $6,300.

While fleeing the scene, a mobile phone fell from a bag Riley was carrying.

The phone was handed over to the police when the incident was reported.

Later, Riley reportedly called the phone and was told to come to the police station to retrieve it.

Upon his arrival, he was positively identified by the complainant and subsequently arrested and charged.

His court date is being finalized.

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