Scrap dealer in court for stealing

A 21-year-old scrap dealer who stole a car gearbox estimated at GH₵600 has been sentenced to three years imprisonment in hard labour by a circuit court at Akim Swedru in the Birim South District.

Osumanu Haruna pleaded guilty to unlawful entry and stealing.

The prosecution told the court presided over by Mr. Yaw Atta Sampong that the complainant, Mr. Samuel Marfo is a mechanic and lives at Akim Oda with the scrap dealer.

He said on March 30 this year, at about 15:00 hours, Mr. Marfo went to his shop and realized that Haruna had entered without his (Mr. Marfo’s) knowledge and had stolen a car gearbox valued at GHC600.

The prosecution stated that when Haruna spotted Mr. Marfo he absconded, but people around gave him a hot chase and arrested him.

 He was subsequently handed over to the police.