The Gbetsile Circuit Court in the Kpone Katamanso Municipality has imposed a fine of GH₵6,000.00 on a welder, Emmanuel Baffour, for stealing two half steel plates, one wheelbarrow, and an angle bar from the property of Lawrence Odoi in Mataheko.

Baffour pleaded guilty, explaining that he sold the items to buy food.

The court, presided over by Mrs. Eleanor Kakra Banes Botchway, gave Baffour the option to pay the fine or face two years in jail.

The prosecutor, Inspector Gloria Karikari, provided details about the complainant, Odoi, and the accused, Baffour, who resides in Mataheko.

“Efforts are underway to arrest the dishonest receiver to assist in the investigations,” the prosecutor said.

“The value of the stolen two-half steel plates is GH₵4,800.00, while that of the wheelbarrow and angle bar are GH₵700.00.”