A 43-year-old unemployed man was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment today after admitting to stealing five expensive watches in two thefts from E-Jewels establishments in St Julian's and Sliema.

The thefts took place in October and December.

The accused Rashad Mabruk also admitted to being a relapser.

Inspectors Nicolai Sant and Jonathan Ransley prosecuted. Dr Joe Ellis was legal aid.

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