A 29-year-old man from Swetes Village, Antigua, has been reprimanded and discharged after admitting to stealing two bottles of rum from a local supermarket. Koeic Francis pleaded guilty to taking two bottles of Cavalier Antigua Gold Rum, valued at $63.90, from Perry Bay Supermarket on September 26. The theft was initially spotted by a security guard, and Francis was arrested after returning the following day to repeat the offense. Acting Chief Magistrate Dexter Wason noted that Francis had only recently been released from prison after serving nine months on remand for a similar charge. The court also heard that Francis, who is unemployed and lives with relatives, has not been receiving treatment despite a professional evaluation. Several individuals in court pleaded for leniency, and Wason ultimately decided to show compassion, warning Francis that he could not continue down the same path. Francis promised not to reoffend, and a restitution order was issued for the stolen alcohol.
Court Shows Leniency to Man Who Stole Two Bottles Cavalier Antigua Gold Rum
