Lee was questioned several times on whether the transaction took place on 1 May 2006 or two to three weeks later and through out his cross-examination his evidence remained unshaken. I also found his explanation on why he was eager to unload the stolen property compelling. It was most logical for a thief like Lee to want to dispose the stolen loot as soon as possible instead of keeping it for two to three weeks as alleged by the Defence. In addition, Lee had also explained that he was eager to get rid of the handphones as he had debts to settle – “ Because it was stolen goods and I didn’t want to keep it with me [note: 17] … For me at that time my feeling is that I just wanted to sell off the goods at a high price as I needed the money to pay off my debts [note: 18] ” Most importantly, Lee’s evidence that the transaction could not have taken place two to three weeks after the theft as he was placed under arrest soon after the theft – “ No, within that day as well we confirmed the deal. There is no such thing as 1 to 2 weeks later [note: 19] ” was supported by the fact that he was indeed arrested on 18 May 2006 by the police. As such, I was compelled to accept Lee’s evidence on when and how sale transaction took place as true and correct.