MAGISTRATE sherdel Isaac-Marcus, on Monday, sentenced a man to two and a half years’ imprisonment for burglary.

Selwyn Jackman called ‘Dingo’ appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court and pleaded guilty to the charge, when it was read to him. Particulars of the charge stated that, between October 28, 2019 and October 29, 2019, at Festival City, North Ruimveldt, he broke and entered the dwelling house of Andrew Richardson and stole a quantity of amplifiers and car parts valued at $312,000.

Police Prosecutor Garfield Edwards told the court that Jackman and Richardson were known to each other, and that Jackman would spend time at Richardson’s home. Edwards also told the court that, on October 28, 2019, Richardson secured his home and went to work. When he returned the following day, he discovered that the articles were missing.

Richardson viewed the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) footage from his home and he saw Jackman entering his house and exiting with the articles. The matter was reported and Jackman was arrested and charged. Magistrate Isaac- Marcus, after listening to the prosecutor, sentenced Jackman to two and a half years’ imprisonment.