A Sandys man who denied stealing a $150 pair of sunglasses from his uncle has been jailed for 60 days.

Senior Magistrate Archibald Warner today also sentenced Richard Dill, 46, to two years probation for the theft, and for trespassing at his uncle’s Sandys residence with the intent to steal.

Prosecutor Takiyah Burgess told the court Dill entered his uncle’s house on two separate occasions, while knowing he was not welcome.

On the first occasion, some time between October 17 and November 24, Dill admitted to taking his uncle’s sunglasses — while his uncle was overseas — because he was painting a roof that day and wanted to shield his eyes from the sun. Dill said he intended to return them, but the sunglasses were confiscated by police when he was arrested on another matter.

On the second occasion, some time between November 25 and December 2, Dill was found using the bathroom by his uncle, who had returned home for lunch. Dill left the premises after his uncle began phoning the police to report the matter.