A 28-year-old man from Zabbar has been remanded in custody for begging and for committing a string of petty thefts.
Rodrick Grima was charged with begging for money in Qormi, stealing a bicycle, handling stolen goods, fleeing from the Floriana Health Centre whilst under police custody, stealing from a vehicle parked in Qormi and relapsing.
Prosecuting officer Roderick Agius told the court that the accused needed a lot of help but refused to acknowledge this fact.
"He begs, runs about in the streets and steals," he told Magistrate Joe Mifsud. The accused entered a not guilty plea.
The court denied the request for bail, cautioning the accused to reflect on his actions and refusal to seek help.
He was also placed under a provisional order of supervision.
Legal aid lawyer Noel Bartolo appeared for the accused.