LAHAD DATU: Two men were jailed 14 months and fined RM5,000 in default six months’ jail by the Magistrate’s court for stealing a motorcycle.
Magistrate Nur Asyraf Zolhani handed down the sentences on Mohd Sharifuddin Sabang and Azni Roger after finding them guilty of committing the offence on July 23, this year, at the plantation quarters’ parking lot in Jalan Silabukan.
The duo were charged under Section 379A of the Penal Code.
The court was told that a complainant lodged a police report that at 6am on July 23, her motorcycle parked at the parking lot of the plantation quarters in Jalan Silabukan was stolen by an unknown person.
Following the report, both of the accused were arrested on Aug 3 by the roadside of Jalan Tengah Nipah.
Investigation revealed that both suspects have stolen the motorcycle and agreed to sell it. The duo were also caught in CCTV while moving and stealing the motorcycle.
Prosecuting Officer, Inspector Sitti Zubaeda M Kasim appeared for the prosecution.
