An 18-year-old man has been sentenced five years in prisonment with hard labor for stealing a loaf of bread worth $7 from his neighbor.

Teveraishe Munhangu of Mandava suburb was sentenced to five years behind bars by the Zvishavane magistrate.

Munhangu pleaded for a lesser sentence as he had not broken the law and learnt his lesson.

“Your worship I apologize for my actions and may this honorable court consider that i am a first offender.  was hungry and I couldn’t control myself,” said the accused.