A 38-year-old man who was caught stealing four laptops and a projector from San Ġorġ Preca College in Ħamrun was jailed for 13 months.

Shaun Debono, of Ħamrun, admitted to stealing the equipment on Sunday after being caught red-handed by police officers on the beat.

Magistrate Edwina Grima jailed him for breaching bail conditions after he also admitted to committing the crime while on bail for theft-related charges.

Police inspectors Kevin Farrugia and Carlos Cordina prosecuted.

Lawyer Josè Herrera appeared for Mr Debono.

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