Unemployed Dubai man accused of stealing cables worth Dh70,000

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Dubai - A police lieutenant said he nabbed the accused from Ajman.

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By Marie Nammour

Published: Tue 17 Jan 2017, 7:00 PM

Last updated: Tue 17 Jan 2017, 9:34 PM

An unemployed man, who stole Dh 70,000 worth of electric cables with the aid of accomplices, was charged in the Court of First Instance on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old Pakistani is also accused of stealing drilling material and equipment. His accomplices had been previously charged in the present case, which dates back to October 2, 2014.
A police lieutenant said he nabbed the accused from Ajman. Some of them admitted to stealing the cables from a warehouse in Al Qusais after breaking in with sharp tools.
They had come from Sharjah Industrial area and brought a pick-up truck in which they transported the stolen wares.
The complainant, who owned the advertising company, said he discovered the theft around 8:00am. In addition to the stolen cables, drilling material worth Dh20,000 was also stolen. He added that he last checked the warehouse two days before the robbery.
The court will pronounce a ruling on March 7.
mary@khaleejtimes.com  

Marie Nammour

Published: Tue 17 Jan 2017, 7:00 PM

Last updated: Tue 17 Jan 2017, 9:34 PM

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