Couple convicted over string of thefts has punishment reduced on appeal
A man and a woman convicted over a string of thefts and for breaching previous court orders have had their jail terms almost halved on appeal. Stephen Borg, 42, and Antonella Vella, 36, had landed more than 21 years imprisonment between them after being found guilty three years ago. The series of garage thefts date back to 2013 and 2015 and two attempts had resulted in botched attempts. A variety of items, including wooden chairs, tools, vehicle accessories, fans, shoes and emergency lights, had gone missing from properties in Santa Venera, Birkirkara and Qormi. The duo had also been conv...