By Dex
Inyanga burglar has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment by the Inyanga Magistrate for unlawful entry into premises and theft cases today.
According to the state papers presented,it is alleged that Dickson Simango (28), on the 11th of April 2024 at around 0200hrs gained entry into a bar in Nyamhuka 2 Nyanga by removing an asbestos sheet and a portion of the ceiling.
He went on to steal an assortment of food items and alcohol. During the commission of the offence he drank three 750ml bottles of whisky and ate 2 by 250 grams of tinned beef with a total value of $43,50.
He became intoxicated and passed out in the shop where he was found by the owner in the morning, leading to his arrest.
The total value of the stolen items is USD266,80 and the recovered value is USD183,50.
The accused person was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment of which 3 months were suspended on condition of good behaviour.
Of the remaining 9 months, one month was suspended on condition that the accused person restitutes a sum of USD83,30.
He will serve 8 months effectively.
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