Homeless duo nabbed for rampage theft from vulnerable pensioner
Two suspects arrested after dawn raid in Middlesbrough
David Jones and Staci Lorriman, both homeless, were hauled in by Middlesbrough CID following a brazen robbery on 5th January. A man in his late 50s reported a sack of stolen goods – including a large cash haul, a TV, bank cards, a phone, and other valuables – snatched overnight by the pair.
Charged and remanded: Justice fast-tracked
Jones was swiftly slapped with theft and fraud charges, appearing in court on 9th January and remanded. Lorriman faced theft charges on 13th January and made her first court appearance the day after, being remanded until 7th February.
Prison time handed down
Today, the courtroom handed down tough jail sentences: Jones was sentenced to 34 months, Lorriman to 27 months behind bars.
Detective praises swift police work and issues warning
Detective Constable Yas Hussain said: “This case involved a vulnerable victim, so I carried out extensive enquiries with him providing support as we worked to obtain the best evidence possible.
“Thankfully, CCTV provided clear images of the defendants caught in the act, leading to early guilty pleas.
“Thanks to swift arrests, most of the stolen money has been recovered and will soon be returned to the victim.
“Unfortunately, there will always be those who exploit vulnerable people. I urge anyone with vulnerable friends or family to warn them to be cautious about strangers gaining entry to their homes.”
