Audio By Carbonatix The Pakyi District Court has sentenced a mason to six months’ imprisonment with hard labour for stealing a motorbike valued at GH¢12,000. Emmanuel Appiah pleaded guilty and was convicted on his own plea. Presenting the facts, Chief Inspector Christian Amartey told the court, presided over by Madam Dora Jackson, that the complainant, Mr Prince Appiah, is a farmer residing at Tweapiase. He said Appiah lived at Hwensa, near Pakyi Number Two. The prosecution said on April 28, 2026, at about 1330 hours, the complainant parked his unregistered wine-coloured motorbike at his corridor and went to sleep. A witness, who is the complainant’s landlord, later raised an alarm after seeing Appiah enter the house and take the motorbike away The court heard that the witness confronted Appiah, who failed to give a satisfactory explanation, leading to his arrest. Chief Inspector Amartey said a report was subsequently made to the police and Appiah was re-arrested. He said Appiah admitted the offence in his caution statement. After investigations, he was charged and brought before the court. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: mason motorbike Theft DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Latest Stories Cocoa smuggling: Fiapre Circuit Court grants GH¢10k bail each to four suspects18 minutes African media criticised for weak geopolitical coverage22 minutes NHIA launches free NHIS registration campaign24 minutes Oil prices rise by $1 as investors weigh Middle East peace prospects24 minutes Court remands three over jewellery shop robberies28 minutes NAIMOS intensifies crackdown on illegal mining activities along Ankobra River30 minutes Evidence-based data crucial in fight against climate change – Food systems stakeholders30 minutes Mason jailed over motorbike theft33 minutes No journalist must be harassed – Gov’t promises media protection, warns against threats to press freedom34 minutes Africa must address training gaps, retain health staff – Opoku-Agyemang35 minutes