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Edinburgh Live
a day ago
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh man's DNA found in property after Audis and Rolex watches pinched in raid
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Cars and watches worth £250,000 were stolen from a house by an Edinburgh man while the owners were out walking their dog. Hamilton Sheriff Court heard the householders were away for only 20 minutes, but that was enough time for the thieves to strike. Leon Barnes, 23, admitted being involved in the break-in and theft at Glengoyne Court, East Kilbride, on November 6, 2022. He was caught after his DNA was found inside the property. Neil Thomson, prosecuting, said the householders left around 6.15pm to walk their dog, locking the doors as they did so, reports Lanarkshire Live. He told the court: "When they returned 20 minutes later they noticed the front door was ajar. There were muddy footprints in the hallway and on the stairs. "Two Audi cars, each worth approximately £50,000, were missing along with the car keys and a quantity of valuable watches, some of which were Rolex. "The cars were recovered in Edinburgh but the watches, which are worth around £150,000, have never been found." Mr Thomson said entry to the house was gained by smashing a rear window. That area was swabbed by scenes of crime officers and Barnes's DNA was found. Barnes, of Drumbrae Drive, Edinburgh, admitted previous convictions. Defence lawyer Mark Hutchison said he was "in the grip of bad company" at the time of this crime. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Mr Hutchison added: "He has since managed to turn his life around. He got himself off drugs and obtained full-time employment as a scaffolder." Sheriff Mungo Bovey deferred sentence until next month for background reports and an electronic tagging assessment. The sheriff said: "I'm concerned at what seems to the the organised nature of this. You don't steal two cars on your own. The householders were absent for a very short time and that suggests a degree of planning or observation."
Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
£250k break-in as East Kilbride homeowners walked dog
Hamilton Sheriff Court heard the householders were away for only 20 minutes, but that was enough time for the thieves to strike. Cars and watches worth £250,000 were stolen from a house in East Kilbride while the owners were out walking their dog. Hamilton Sheriff Court heard the householders were away for only 20 minutes, but that was enough time for the thieves to strike. Leon Barnes, 23, admitted being involved in the break-in and theft at Glengoyne Court on November 6, 2022. He was caught after his DNA was found inside the property. Neil Thomson, prosecuting, said the householders left around 6.15pm to walk their dog, locking the doors as they did so. He told the court: "When they returned 20 minutes later they noticed the front door was ajar. There were muddy footprints in the hallway and on the stairs. "Two Audi cars, each worth approximately £50,000, were missing along with the car keys and a quantity of valuable watches, some of which were Rolex. "The cars were recovered in Edinburgh but the watches, which are worth around £150,000, have never been found." Mr Thomson said entry to the house was gained by smashing a rear window. That area was swabbed by scenes of crime officers and Barnes's DNA was found. Barnes, of Drumbrae Drive, Edinburgh, admitted previous convictions. Defence lawyer Mark Hutchison said he was "in the grip of bad company" at the time of this crime. Mr Hutchison added: "He has since managed to turn his life around. He got himself off drugs and obtained full-time employment as a scaffolder." Sheriff Mungo Bovey deferred sentence until next month for background reports and an electronic tagging assessment. The sheriff said: "I'm concerned at what seems to the the organised nature of this. You don't steal two cars on your own. "The householders were absent for a very short time and that suggests a degree of planning or observation." *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. Article continues below
Daily Record
02-06-2025
- Daily Record
Man struck neighbour on the head with brick during street brawl in Motherwell
John Clemenson, 27, was jailed for two years after he admitted assaulting the man to his injury and permanent disfigurement in McClurg Court on July 28. A man struck his neighbour on the head with a brick during a street brawl in Motherwell. Hamilton Sheriff Court heard the fight left both men covered in blood and needing hospital treatment. John Clemenson, 27, was jailed for two years after he admitted assaulting the man to his injury and permanent disfigurement in McClurg Court on July 28. The incident was captured by CCTV. Clemenson, his face covered in blood, was seen to swing a half brick, hitting the other man on the head and knocking him to the ground. Download the Lanarkshire Live app today Clemenson then kicked him on the head and the pair continued to argue when the victim, who by this time was also covered in blood, got back to his feet. Both were taken to hospital. The victim suffered a forehead wound that has left a scar. Clemenson had a burst lip and a black eye. The Crown accepted that he acted under provocation and defence lawyer Gerry McGuire said he had come off second best until he picked up the brick. "He didn't cover himself in glory during this incident. It's fair to say my client wasn't doing very well in the fight until he picked up the brick." The two-year sentence was backdated as Clemenson has been in custody since his arrest.
Daily Record
29-05-2025
- Daily Record
Cannabis gardener jailed after plants worth more than £27,000 seized in Wishaw
Hamilton Sheriff Court heard police officers found Servet Dulla hiding among loft insulation. A cannabis gardener has been jailed for two years after plants worth more than £27,000 were seized in Wishaw. Hamilton Sheriff Court heard police officers found Servet Dulla hiding among loft insulation. The 45-year-old Albanian admitted producing cannabis at a house in Mid Carbarns on January 12. John Coogan, prosecuting, said police were tipped off about a possible drugs cultivation. Officers armed with a search warrant went to the house late on a Sunday night. There was no answer when they knocked but they could see the accused inside. He went upstairs and made as if to jump from a window, prompting the cops to force entry. They found Dulla in the loft along with cannabis plants and growing equipment. He was hiding amongst loft insulation. There were 46 plants with a potential value of £200 to £600 each. Routine checks were made by the Home Office but there was no evidence that Dulla was a victim of people trafficking. Sheriff John Speir reduced the prison sentence from three years because of Dulla's early guilty plea. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Daily Record
27-05-2025
- Daily Record
East Kilbride man had over 800 child sex abuse photos and videos found on his laptop
Hamilton Sheriff Court heard that Andrew Dobbin, 25, was on a camping trip when police officers turned up to search his home. An East Kilbride man has been put on the sex offenders' register after more than 800 child sex abuse photos and videos were found on his laptop. Hamilton Sheriff Court heard that Andrew Dobbin, 25, was on a camping trip when police officers turned up to search his home. They told his shocked mother they had information that indecent images of children had been accessed from the address. The officers seized a laptop from a rucksack under Dobbin's bed. This was sent for expert analysis and explicit images featuring children thought to be aged between six years and 14 were discovered. Dobbin admitted possessing child abuse material at his home in Salisbury, East Kilbride, between October 2023 and June last year. He appeared in court as a first offender. His lawyer produced character references and said he had engaged voluntarily in the 'Stop It Now' programme for sex offenders. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
