Nassau, BAHAMAS-A magistrate jailed an Exuma resident for breaking into public buildings, restaurants and resorts on the island.
Kejanno Morley, 21, from George Town, Exuma, faced multiple charges stemming from a crime spree that began in January 2020.
Morley admitted to offences of shop breaking and stealing which took place during his four month-long crime spree.
The crime spree came to an end when housekeeping staff at the Exuma Beach Resort met Morley inside a villa on April 21.
Between January 8 and April 21, Morley broke into multiple buildings.
They included: Wonderation Restaurant and Bar, Charlie’s Karoake Bar, The Krusty Krab Bar, The Ministry of Tourism, The Ministry of Education, Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) and St. Andrews Anglican School.
He stole money, liquor, cigarettes, snacks and electronics.
The convicted criminal told Deputy Chief Magistrate Andrew Forbes that he broke into the restaurants in search of rum for his friends.
However, the magistrate seemed puzzled by Morley’s reason.
Forbes asked, “So, you’re prepared to go to prison for a long time so your boys could drink? I don’t understand the logic behind that.”
The magistrate convicted Morley and sentenced him to three years in prison.
Forbes advised jobless Morley to learn a trade while in prison.
