A 27-year-old driver’s mate, Edem Avenyo allegedly stole a driver’s phone at Tema Station in Accra, took a photograph of himself with the stolen phone and uploaded the picture on the victim’s Whatsapp status which led to his arrest at his hideout.
He is said to have also stolen an amount of Ghc 7,000
Avenyo, who appeared before the Gbese District Court, pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing and was convicted on his own plea.
During sentencing, Avenyo is reported to have pleaded with the court to temper justice with mercy, promising to work and repay the stolen amount and replace the phone.
However, the court sentenced him to three months imprisonment.
