Owner of bike stolen from Lancaster train station asks court not to fine homeless man for theft

By Michelle Blade
Published 24th Oct 2022, 11:45 BST
Updated 24th Oct 2022, 11:45 BST
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The owner of a bike that was stolen from Lancaster train station asked the court not to fine the offender, a local homeless man.

BTP Lancashire @BTPLancs said: “#CourtResult - After we had recovered the stolen bicycle, the victim asked the court not to fine the offender, a local rough sleeper.

"He was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge and required to pay a £26 surcharge.”

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"The bike was stolen from Lancaster train station on September 2.

Lancaster Magistrates Court.Lancaster Magistrates Court.
Lancaster Magistrates Court.

"Within 50 minutes BTP Lancs had viewed the #CCTV, recognised the suspect, driven around the city centre until they found him, and he was #arrested.

"Unfortunately, the bike was not recovered at this time.

"Suspect was interviewed and bailed.

"The suspected bike thief failed to answer his bail after being charged= and was seen riding the bike at Lancaster train station.

"He was #arrested in #Lancaster, charged with the offence and remanded in custody for court in the morning.

"The bike was recovered.”