Man Remanded over Theft of Handbags in Freetown
A 22-year-old man has been remanded to Freetown's Male Correctional Facility after pleading guilty to stealing fifteen ladies' handbags valued at Le7,500.
Amiru Sallieu Bah appeared before Magistrate Mustapha Briama Jah at Pademba Road Court No. 1 on charges of larceny under Section 2 of the Larceny Act of 1916. Bah, who was unrepresented by legal counsel, admitted to the charge when it was read to him.
Court particulars state that the incident occurred on Saturday, 3 October 2026, along ECOWAS Street, off Siaka Stevens Street. Bah stole fifteen handbags belonging to Alice Koroma, which were in the care of Osman Koroma at the time. Each handbag is estimated at Le500.
Prosecutor Inspector Kadie Taylor informed the court that the accused has no prior criminal record.
Magistrate Jah denied bail and ordered Bah remanded in custody pending record verification and sentencing. The court adjourned the case until 19 October 2026.
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