A man who last week admitted to two thefts which he blamed on his drug habit, has been jailed for 30 months and recommended for rehabilitation.
Jehiel Falzon, a 27-year-old Żabbar resident, was arraigned last week over two separate thefts that took place last month.
On the evening of January 9, the man robbed a 66-year-old woman in Triq Lia, Żabbar.
The next day, the accused admitted to breaking into a vehicle that was parked in Triq is-Santwarju, Żabbar.
The man pleaded guilty upon his arraignment, while his lawyer, Martin Fenech, explained that the thefts were “not planned” but stemmed from Falzon’s drug habit.
A man admitted to two thefts when taken to court on Tuesday, blaming a drug habit he is trying to kick.
Jehiel Falzon, 27, from Zabbar, admitted to a snatch and grab that took place on January 9, around 7.40pm, when a 66-year old woman was robbed on Triq Lia, Zabbar.
The next day, again in the evening, the man broke into a parked vehicle in Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar stealing and causing damage.
The accused, who was also charged with recidivism, admitted to the charges.
When making submissions on punishment, legal aid counsel Martin Fenech pointed out that the charges stemmed from Falzon’s drug habit and his crimes were “not planned.”