A Sekondi District Magistrate's Court, on Thursday imposed a fine of GH¢600 on Joseph Anoma, a 17-year old fisherman at Asemando, Sekondi for stealing.
The accused, who pleaded guilty with explanation, would serve three months imprisonment in hard labour if he fails to pay the fine.
He was also bonded to be of good behaviour for 24 months or in default go to jail for three months in hard labour.
The prosecution told the court that at about 0200 hours on January 3 this year, the complainant, Ama Mansa, who is a fishmonger resident at European Town in Sekondi was lying on a mat asleep in front of her house when she felt a hand touching her abdomen.
He said the complainant woke up instantly and saw the accused standing by her and held him.
The prosecution said the complainant asked why he was standing by her at that time of the night but he could not give any reasonable explanation and attempted to run away.
He said the complainant shouted for help and this attracted people to the scene and the accused was arrested and taken to Police Station.
He said after investigation the accused was charged.
The accused told the court that he was drunk at the time of the incident and had wanted to sleep by the complainant because he was tired and needed some rest.