A Polish sailor who was stranded in Malta when his yacht sailed, was conditionally discharged today after admitting to stealing a bag belonging to a shopper at Zara in Sliema.

The court heard that Waldemar Qiezik, 35, was stranded when the yacht on which he worked sailed to Sicily.

He was accused of having stolen the bag last Sunday. The bag contained €35 and various documents which have not been traced yet.

Qizek was ordered to pay €35.

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