Man jailed for 12 thefts
A 26-year-old man was yesterday jailed for two years after he admitted to 12 counts of theft including that of a car.
The man, who was 17 at the time, was arrested in Żurrieq after the police received a phone call about a number of thefts from a car park in Industry Road, Kirkop in October 2001. He was arrested in a stolen car on site, carrying tools.
During interrogation, he admitted that he had a serious drug problem and told the police about other thefts they were still investigating.
Magistrate Audrey Demicoli took into consideration the fact that he had cooperated with the police and had a serious drug problem.
Police Inspector Walter Spiteri prosecuted.
The man is not being named as he was a minor at the time he committed the crimes.
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Melvyn Mifsud LLD
Feb 9th 2010, 19:11
Crime involves so many people - in different fashions.
The worst being, the victims of the same robberies - being twelve in this case. This not being a solitary case. Worrying, annoying, shocking, damaging and so many other negative effects on those people who were not only robbed of their personal possessions and belongings ... but more of their sense of security and serenity. Their peace of mind is seriously disturbed and removed.
It is shocking to read such a report.
But it is likewise shocking to learn that the youth responsible was only 17 at the time of the commission of hte crime. This should worry society and it's memebers, knowing that this is not an isolated case.
And even more worying is the fear that the years spent in jail may not be the best to reform him - render his re-integration into society smooth and more permanent.
Is carceration in Malta at present obtaining optimum results where reform is concerned..
This subject deserves a national debate - and that as soon as possible.
Is character reform just a theory or an accademic utopia - or can we boast that we are succesful in this regard.
Victor Ross
Feb 9th 2010, 13:35
Cheaper by the dozen !!!!!