Two men who sold household items from a house that they were supposed to be looking after were sentenced by the Suva Magistrate's Court.

The court heard that on 1st January this year, 20-year-old Taitusi Tuvataki and 21-year-old Viliame Ledua of Lami village were asked by their brother-in-law to look after their property while they were away.

However, instead of looking after the property, the two sold household items including mats and electrical items to a total value of $830 and purchased liquor with the money.

Both pleaded guilty to the charges of larceny from a dwelling house.

Magistrate Premil Ratnayke sentenced Tuvataki to 16 months imprisonment suspended for three years while Ledua was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment suspended for three years.

They have also been ordered to pay $150 each to the complainant.