A Fgura resident, escorted to court on Friday to face charges over a string of car and shop thefts, was remanded in custody after both parties agreed it would be for the accused’s own good. Malone Debono, a 30-year old who identifies as female sat at the dock, closely following her interpreter who communicated in sign language all that was being discussed throughout the arraignment. Prosecuting Inspectors Andy Rotin and Stacy Gatt told the court about various reports filed over a string of thefts in Marsa and Ħamrun over the past months. Investigators working on CCTV footage eventually singled out two suspects, one of whom was Malone. The suspect was arrested but needed treatment in hospital because of medical issues. However, she escaped from hospital and was re-arrested after putting up a struggle. On Friday, the suspect pleaded not guilty to a raft of charges covering a series of thefts spanning a number of weeks dating back to March 11, with the latest incident taking place on Wednesday when Malone allegedly stole some €800 in cash from Triq is-Serkin, Marsa. Other charges related to an attempted theft from a Marsa sweet shop, theft of a Hyundai vehicle in Ħamrun, a cash...