Questão jurídica principal
Whether the accused committed attempted theft by entering the premises with intent to steal
Decisão extraída
The court found the accused entered the building to commit theft; the offence reached the punishable attempt stage.
Fundamentação extraída
His version that he was looking for a toilet was not credible. His behavior before and after entry, the flashlight, the flight on confrontation, inconsistencies in his statements, and his criminal history supported intent to steal.