An Asian man was sentenced to three months in prison in Dubai for stealing a vehicle.
The 35-year-old Asian man attempted to steal a vehicle in International City, Dubai, only to find a woman sitting inside it.
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The accused was reportedly running away from assailants when he saw the vehicle parked outside a veterinary clinic but did not notice the woman sitting inside.
The woman quickly called her husband for help. Her husband, who had stepped into the clinic, rushed over at the scene.
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As he attempted to force the accused out of the car, a scuffle broke out, injuring the vehicle’s owner.
The perpetrator tried to drive away but hit the pavement while the vehicle’s owner managed to nab the accused with the help of a guard.
The accused was convicted and sentenced to three months in prison with a fine of AED 2,000. Upon serving prison time, he will also be deported from the country.
