Chewing gum theft case to be called next Tuesday

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THE case of a woman who allegedly stole sealed chewing gum packets all to the total value of $304.89 from MH Superfresh will be called next Tuesday.

Sainimili Vota is charged with one count of theft.

She allegedly stole five packets of Juicy Fruit chewing gum valued at $142, four packets of Eclipse chewing gum valued at $124.80, one sealed packed blue Eclipse chewing gum valued at $31.20, one 650ml bottle Coke valued at $2.20 and one sealed container of Petroleum jelly valued at $3.99.

The accused failed to appear in court following a misunderstanding at the Suva Magistrates Court yesterday.

The accused was present but she failed to turn up to Court 5 where the matter was called.

Magistrate Kashyapa Wickramasekara has instructed the accused to be present in court on January 22.

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