A 35-year-old man has been jailed for 10 years. An Accra Circuit Court handed down the sentence for stealing a car battery.
The man also took other items from a vehicle. The vehicle was parked when the theft occurred.
Judicial Service records confirm the court's decision. The man was found guilty of the crime.
The court heard details of the theft during the trial. The specific date of the theft was not immediately available.
This sentencing highlights the legal consequences of stealing. Ghana's courts aim to deter such crimes.