UAE | Crime
Memory stick thief caught on security camera jailed
A vendor at a store who was filmed by security cameras stealing a memory stick and hiding it in a washing machine has been jailed.
- By Bassam Za'za', Staff Reporter
- Published: 23:39 January 29, 2008
Dubai: A vendor at a store who was filmed by security cameras stealing a memory stick and hiding it in a washing machine has been jailed.
The Dubai Court of First Instance sentenced the 25-year-old Syrian vendor, identified as L.T., to three months in jail. He will be deported after serving his punishment.
An alert security guard who was monitoring the closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras saw the accused taking the memory stick and hiding it in a washing machine.
The guard watched the accused, who works in the refrigerator and washing machine section, until the latter finished his shift. Records said L.T. took the stolen item from the washing machine, put it in his pocket and walked towards the store's entrance, where the security stopped him.
A manager at the store, R.W., told the public prosecution: "The guard informed me that he noticed L.T. when he secretly removed the memory stick from the camera and radio section. He hid it in the washing machine and was planning to take it out when he finished his shift. I watched what he did on the monitor before the security guards stopped him."
R.W. said when he confronted the accused, the latter admitted that he stole the stick and returned it. Police then arrested the defendant.
The initial verdict is still subject to appeal.
Community Reports
-
Keep recycling bins open
People should be allowed to do their part as the world moves towards a greener future
-
Bridges needed
Al Ittihad Road has no pedestrian facilities as one nears Sharjah
-
Street lights needed
Authorities urged to act with haste before a major accident occurs in Al Nahda, Dubai
-
Motorists ignore stop sign on buses
Overtaking school vehicles can put students' lives at risk
Latest news
- Dubai Police deny reports of Burj Khalifa fire
- New road eases traffic problems in Dubai
- Abu Dhabi hosts strong man contest
- Farmers to be taught techniques to improve yield
- Keep recycling bins open
- UAE's first home-grown unmanned aerial vehicle
- Telling stories with sand
- President of Wollongong varsity about his plans
- Challenging role in Libya
- Parachuting event promises rich fare
- UAE ministry backs efficacy of Tas'heel system
- UAE students on research trip to Antarctica
- Brothers held in Sharjah for possessing heroin
- Fund drive for displaced Syrians launched
- FNC has kept pace with development — Al Murr
