A 25-year-old man from Zabbar has been jailed for 31 months after being convicted of stealing cash from a shop in Zejtun.

Michael Mifsud was found guilty by Magistrate Saviour Demicoli of having stolen more than €2,333 in cash as well as carrying off a safe at F Caruana Brothers Ltd in Zejtun. The case happened in February 2009.

He was also convicted of causing more than €1,165 in damages, including damage to showcases.

Mr Mifsud was, however, found not guilty of having stolen the company van.

The accused was also ordered to pay €5,405 in court costs.

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