Balinese prosecutors are demanding jail time for an Australian man who allegedly stole expensive Gucci sunglasses from an airport duty-free store.
Thomas Harman spent five days holidaying on the Indonesian island before preparing to fly back to Australia on July 30.
While at the airport officials allegedly caught the 31-year-old walking out of a store with the sunglasses, which he had yet to pay for.
Prosecutors, however, say the theft was calculated and he should be imprisoned for six months, The Age reported.
Balinese prosecutors are demanding jail time for Thomas Harman (pictured right) after he allegedly stole Gucci sunglasses from an airport duty-free store
Prosecutor Made Ayu Citra Maya Sari alleges Mr Harman tried on the sunglasses at the store before walking into the Bali International Airport’s change rooms
Prosecutor Made Ayu Citra Maya Sari alleges Mr Harman tried on the sunglasses at the store before walking into the Bali International Airport’s change rooms.
They claim he then changed his shirt from a crocodile-print shirt into a black singlet, before wrapping the glasses up inside his bag.
He was arrested and has been sitting in Kerobokan prison for the past two-and-a-half months awaiting sentencing.
Mr Harman’s lawyer said that while he doesn’t deny taking the sunglasses, he said it was mistake because the man was nervous about flying back home.
‘He said that every time he flies he feels nervous. That’s why he took the glasses unconsciously,’ Mr Siregar said.
Mr Harman’s lawyer said that while he doesn’t deny taking the sunglasses (pictured), he said it was mistake because the man was nervous about flying back home
‘After the incident, he apologised and said that he felt remorse as he did it unconsciously. He also tried to pay for the glasses.
‘However the shop manager refused as the manager said that company regulations must be followed and they should proceed with the legal process,’ he said.
Prosecutors recognised the store accepted Mr Harman’s apology and had forgiven him, but says it caused damage to the store and restlessness in the community.
He will be sentenced on Tuesday.