In a recent development, 50-year-old Darren Reid from Coventry has been charged with the theft...
Published: 2:40 pm January 24, 2024
Updated: 12:43 am June 18, 2025
Coventry Man charged with stealing £15k iPads from School

Scumbag 50-year-old Darren Reid from Coventry has been charged with the theft of over £15,000 worth of computer equipment from Frederick Bird School. The incident, which occurred in September, involved the burglary of a significant number of iPads and Chromebooks.

Police apprehended Reid on January 21, and he now faces charges related to the theft. The stolen devices, crucial for educational purposes, were reported missing from the school, prompting a thorough investigation.

Reid has been released on bail, pending a future court date, while ongoing inquiries aim to trace the stolen technology and facilitate its return to the school. The local community awaits the resolution of this case, as the impact on the school’s educational resources is felt by students and educators alike.

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