Man jailed 18 months for stealing attorney’s car

Omar Francis, 23, of Pike Street, Kitty, Georgetown, was on Friday sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment for stealing an attorney-at-law’s motor car.
Francis appeared before Magistrate Leron Daly at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts where he pleaded guilty to the charge with an explanation.
The defendant apologised for the crime he committed and offered to pay for the damages to the car claiming that “I was not in my right mind”.
Police stated that on March 8, 2021, in Georgetown, he stole one Toyota motor car valued at $4 million, which belongs to Jone Mars.
The prosecutor in stating the facts explained that, on the day in question, Jone Mars upon arriving home, had exited the car and left the engine running. However, while the attorney was opening her gate, the suspect entered the car and drove off in an attempt to steal it.
Jone Mars subsequently stopped a taxi in which she chased after the motor car. Following the chase, Francis drove the Toyota vehicle into a trench and attempted to escape.
Nevertheless, he was captured by public-spirited citizens and handed over to the Police. Upon hearing the facts, the Magistrate handed down her ruling.