A MUTARE man has been sentenced to an 11-month jail term for selling his mother’s household property worth $2 000.
Simbiso Justice Chiwara (32) appeared before magistrate, Perseverance
Makala and claimed in mitigation that he sold the property to raise
funds for food, as his mother, who stays in the United Kingdom, was not
supporting him.
Makala suspended four months of the sentence on condition of good
behaviour and another seven months was suspended on condition that he
will restitute $1 000.
It is the State’s case that sometime in September last year, the
complainant, Philomena Chiwara (67) left her house and property in the
custody of the convict.
Between September 2017 and March 14 this year, Chiwara stole
household property, which included a radio, sewing machine, television
sets, two pots, DStv decoder, wooden stools, microwave, heater,
blankets, bed and a laundry basket and sold them.
The complainant discovered the offence, when she returned home and reported the matter to police.
Some of the stolen goods were recovered. Newsday
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