Magistrate Remands Mechanic For Steals From Navy Garage

By Fatima Sesay

Sidiki Kondeh, a  mechanic at Navy scrap garage, on Monday 1st September 2025, was sent on remand by Magistrate Sao Mamakoh Kallon of Pademba Road Court No3 for allegedly stealing auto parts and tools from the Navy garage .

He was charge with Store Breaking and Larceny, contrary to Section 26(1) of the Larceny Act of 1916.

According to court documents, the incident occurred on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the Navy Garage, Navy Compound in Freetown.

Kondeh is accused of unlawfully entering the premises and stealing the following items:

Two motor alternators and a vehicle part valued at NLe 3,000

One drilling machine worth NLe 500

One vehicle station valued at NLe 1,500

Three pairs of sneakers (scrape) worth NLe 3,000 total

The total value of the stolen property is estimated at NLe 8,000, all belonging to Alpha Sawaneh, a military mechanic attached to the Navy.

The second prosecution witness, Mohamed Mansaray, a military personnel, in his  testimony in court, identified the complainant as his co-worker. He also confirmed that the accused, Kondeh, had previously worked within the same compound.

Mansaray recalled that on the morning of the incident, the complainant reported to him that several items had been stolen from his garage. A thorough investigation was launched and a search was conducted at Kondeh’s residence. He further  revealed that they found the accused inside the apartment and, upon searching, they discovered two alternators and other car parts believed to have been stolen.

When questioned, Kondeh reportedly claimed he had been given the items to repair. However, authorities were not convinced and immediately handed him over to the complainant, after which a formal report was made at the police station.

The matter was adjourned to 4th September 2025 for further proceedings.