A 44-year old man was yesterday sentenced to nine months imprisonment after he accepted before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry that he attempted to steal a toilet bowl. 

Troy David (no address given) pleaded guilty to the charge, particulars of which said on Wednesday June 11 in Georgetown he attempted to commit a felony when he attempted to steal a toilet bowl, property of Raj Bookraj Company.
Police Prosecutor Corporal Bharat Mangru, told the court that on the day in question the virtual complainant (VC) secured his business place which is located at his home and left to conduct other business. On his way he received a phone call and as a result he returned to his business place.
The prosecutor said as the victim made checks he observed the washroom in the yard, which was secured with a padlock, was broken into. He said the accused was arrested by public spirited citizens and the matter was reported to the Police.
Mangru informed the Court that the unrepresented prisoner was previously sentenced to two years imprisonment in 2010 on a simple larceny charge.