Why did the man steal Wagyu beef and salmon trout?

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The man stole Wagyu beef and salmon trout to resell them for medication.

Mohammad Hanim Suita stole two Australian Wagyu beef cuts and two salmon trout from a supermarket on June 1. He admitted to the theft and stated his intention was to resell the items to fund the purchase of medication for a sexually transmitted infection. He was subsequently sentenced to one month's imprisonment and a RM1,500 fine.
Theft Details and Apprehension
The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 am on June 1 at a supermarket located in a shopping centre along Jalan Canna. A complainant observed a man, later identified as Mohammad Hanim Suita, behaving suspiciously as he left the premises. The complainant, along with a security guard, apprehended the man. A search of his motorcycle's basket revealed several food items believed to be stolen from the supermarket.
Legal Proceedings and Plea
Mohammad Hanim Suita pleaded guilty to the charge under Section 380 of the Penal Code. This section pertains to theft in a building. He faced a potential jail term of up to 10 years and a fine upon conviction. The prosecution urged the court to impose a sentence that reflected the seriousness of the offence.
Mitigation and Sentencing
In his plea for leniency, the 28-year-old explained that the stolen food items were intended for resale to obtain necessary medication for a sexually transmitted infection. Despite this explanation, the court sentenced him to one month's imprisonment and a fine of RM1,500. Failure to pay the fine would result in an additional one-month jail sentence.

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