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Man arrested in connection with 18 taxi break-ins
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Author:  Sussex [ Tue Sep 24, 2024 7:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Man arrested in connection with 18 taxi break-ins
Man arrested in connection with 18 taxi break-ins

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A man has been arrested in connection with a spate of break-ins to cars targeting mostly taxis across Johnstone and Linwood.

Police Scotland officers responded to a live break-in at a car on Quarrelton Road in Johnstone at 3.10am on Friday morning.

A 46-year-old man was subsequently traced in the area and was arrested and later charged with with 18 thefts and vandalisms to cars in Linwood and Johnstone between Wednesday, 4th September and Friday, 20th September.

Many of the incidents involved taxis.

He appeared at Paisley Sheriff Court yesterday.

Inspector Lorna McLaren said: “We are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Renfrewshire. This arrest is a result of the efforts of local officers and members of the community being vigilant.

“We would remind residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to police. Please also ensure any cash or valuable items are removed from your car when parked and park in well lit areas where possible.”
Author:  edders23 [ Tue Sep 24, 2024 8:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Man arrested in connection with 18 taxi break-ins
we'll see what happens but I suspect a slap on the wrists and then he'll be back at it
Author:  XH558 [ Wed Sep 25, 2024 1:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Man arrested in connection with 18 taxi break-ins
Fair play to the cops for catching him during the night shift AND smacking him good with the previous 18.
Author:  StuartW [ Wed Sep 25, 2024 9:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Man arrested in connection with 18 taxi break-ins
For anyone who didn't notice the connection, this is (presumably) the thefts subject to the appeal I posted a couple of days ago:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=40813
Author:  Sussex [ Wed Sep 25, 2024 6:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Man arrested in connection with 18 taxi break-ins
StuartW wrote:
For anyone who didn't notice the connection, this is (presumably) the thefts subject to the appeal I posted a couple of days ago:

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=40813

Let's hope any reward finds it's way to you then. :D
Author:  Sussex [ Tue Oct 22, 2024 8:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Man arrested in connection with 18 taxi break-ins
Johnstone man avoids jail after recent spate of taxi break-ins

A Johnstone man responsible for a recent spate of break-ins to cars and taxis across the area has avoided prison.

Peter McDougall pleaded guilty to breaking into eight cars – many of which were cabs – and stealing cash, phones and sunglasses totalling over £800.

McDougall, of Elm Drive, broke into the vehicles between September 3 and September 18 at various addresses throughout Linwood and Johnstone.

The 46-year-old claimed he had suffered a relapse and had turned to stealing cash and items to fund his crack cocaine habit.

McDougall also used a screwdriver to break into Renfrewshire Council recycling centre in Johnstone’s Miller Street on September 11, with “intent to steal”.

Paisley Sheriff Court heard that none of the items, which were valued at £825, were ever recovered. The items included cash, sunglasses, items of clothing, bank cards and a card reader.

Defence agent David Nicholson told the court McDougall had suffered a “relapse” at the time of the offences and explained: “His last conviction was in 2018 for an offence in 2016 which coincides with when he managed to rid himself of substance misuse that had plagued his life.

“Sadly, a trigger which was falling out with his sister resulted in him leaving the family home and returning to homeless accommodation and that’s what led him to illicit drug availability.

“He took a relapse and fell into substance misuse. He accepts full responsibility and is deeply remorseful and deeply ashamed. He is extremely keen to return to stability, his family are supportive and he will have employment available to him.

“He has been remanded since his first appearance and he has undertaken the steps to rid himself of these addictions while on remand.”

Sentencing, Sheriff Sukhwinder Gill stated: “You have numerous previous convictions including at the High Court and at sheriff and jury level but I note the last conviction was six years ago.

“You had a period of relapse after six years of sobriety and you needed the money for illicit substances, mainly crack cocaine. You targeted mainly taxi vehicles stealing cash and phones and things of a similar nature.”

Sheriff Gill imposed a “direct alternative to custody” ordering McDougall to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work in the community within 12 months. In addition, he was placed under supervision of the social work department for 18 months. A review hearing was assigned for December 19.
Author:  edders23 [ Wed Oct 23, 2024 4:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Man arrested in connection with 18 taxi break-ins
edders23 wrote:
we'll see what happens but I suspect a slap on the wrists and then he'll be back at it



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A Johnstone man responsible for a recent spate of break-ins to cars and taxis across the area has avoided prison.
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