A man has been sent to prison for stealing mobile phones. He was sentenced by the Circuit Court in Accra.
The court heard that the 28-year-old man stole multiple phones. These thefts happened in shops located in the central business district of Accra.
The convict pleaded guilty to the charges of stealing. This admission means he accepted responsibility for the actions.
The sentence handed down by the court is five years imprisonment. This sentence includes hard labour, indicating the seriousness of the crime.
The stolen items were mobile phones. The exact number of phones stolen was not specified in the court filing.
The court's decision reflects the Judicial Service's stance on property theft.
The police statement detailed the investigation into the thefts.