Relapsing thief imprisoned for six years

Brian Pace, 35, of Paola, was jailed for six years after pleading guilty to stealing Rolex watches and relapsing.

Magistrate Audrey Demicoli heard how on 10 November this year, Pace stole five Rolex watches from a Sliema apartment. The 81-year old victim held the watches were valued at over €2,329.

The accused was also charged with handling stolen property, impersonating a police officer, holding the elderly woman against her will and breaching the terms of a conditional discharge.

Considering the seriousness of the crimes and the fact that the accused is a relapser, the Court argued there is no alternative but an effective jail term. Magistrate Audrey Demicoli imprisoned Pace for six years.

Inspectors Carlos Cordina and Sandro Millo prosecuted.