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Man arrested in connection with 18 taxi break-ins



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.”

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IDFIMH

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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lack of modern legislation is the iceberg sinking the titanic of the transport sector

Fair play to the cops for catching him during the night shift AND smacking him good with the previous 18.

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.

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IDFIMH