A 36-year-old from Birzebbugia was sentenced to 28 months in prison after admitting to stealing several objects from nine different cars. The string of thefts occurred between April and May of this year.

The court was told that AmadeoGrima, broke into and stole from three Toyotas, two Isuzu, a Kia, Honda, Chevrolet and an Alfa Romeo. The nine cars were parked in Luqa, Paola, Fgura, Birzebbugia and Hamrun.

Magistrate Joe Mifsud heard how the man managed to steal cash, handbags, tablets, cameras and laptop among other things from the various cars. Grima also admitted to the charges of damaging the vehicles in question.

The court found the man guilty and handed a 28-month prison sentence to the accused. The prosecution was led by Inspector Spiridione Zammit.