A 25-year-old man from Dingli was charged with breaking into two shops in Birkirkara and causing damage.
Annise Bejaoui, who turns 26 on Thursday, pleaded not guilty to stealing cash and other items from Shoemarket and Martina’s on Sunday night. He was also charged with breaching the conditions of previous court releases and relapsing. The accused was remanded in police custody.
Magistrate Neville Camilleri recommended he is kept at Mount Carmel Hospital’s forensic ward.
Police Inspectors John Spiteri and Luke Bonello prosecuted. Lawyer Patrick Valentino represented the accused.