BY ROMINAH FAKA
Court has sentenced a 25-year-old man to three years imprisonment for breaking-in and stealing at a residence in Tasahe A, west Honiara in May this year.
Chief Magistrate Emma Garo delivered her judgement on Tuesday this week.
Rodney Ramo Adam had pled guilty to the charge of breaking in, entering and stealing.
Court heard on May 13, 2024 Adam and another person met at the Botanical Garden and drank beer together. After drinking they went up to the Tasahe A area.
Adam was seen after midnight, fleeing from the victim’s house carrying a bag laden with stolen goods.
Adam had entered the victim’s house and stole a black bag pack containing a silver laptop (brand Lenovo) worth $16,000, a black certificate holder containing a scholarship contract agreement and school certificates, a cable charger, cash of $1,300, driving licenses, NPF cards, wallet containing $650, work ID and flash drives (4G) costing $400.
Court heard that Adam had used a scissors to break in and enter the house.
Office of Director of Public Prosecution acted for the Crown and PSO acted for Adam.
