Two admit stealing television and alcohol
Two Msida youths this afternoon admitted to stealing a television and some 50 bottles of alcohol from a residence in their hometown.
Keith Mallia, 31, and Sean Micallef, 22, pleaded guilty to the theft that took place in December last year and again last month. Mr Micallef was further accused of breaching the conditions of the previous release.
Magistrate Monica Vella heard how Mr Mallia is currently attending a drug rehabilitation programme at the Caritas Centre in San Blas. He was jailed for 11 months suspended for three years, along with a three-year supervision order.
Mr Micallef was condemned to an effective 18-month jail term. The magistrate noted that he was currently in jail over other theft cases.
Police Inspector Frank Anthony Tabone prosecuted while lawyer Patrick Valentino appeared for the men.