A 23-year-old man, Idris Omata, who allegedly stole a woman’s purse while being served a drink, was on Friday brought before a Grade 1 Area Court, Karu, Abuja.
The accused, who resides at Nyanya, near Abuja, was arraigned on a two-count charge of criminal trespass and theft.
He, however denied the charge.
But Police Prosecutor Lawal Mahmud told the court that the accused committed the offences as the complainant, Solomon Ekene of Kurudu, Abuja, reported the incident at Karu Police Station on March 30 at 4. 00 p.m.
“The complainant alleged that on same date and at 15. 30 p.m., the accused came to his shop at Karu market and requested a drink called “Black Bullet”.
“While he was trying to serve him the drink, the accused stole his wife’s purse.
“During police investigation, the accused admitted the crime and the purse was recovered from him,” Lawal said.
The offences contravened Sections 287 and 348 of the Penal Code.
The judge, Mr Hassan Ishaq, granted the accused N20, 000 bail with one reliable surety in like sum and adjourned the case until April 30 for hearing. (NAN)