Reckless thief crashed stolen car in bodged getaway
RECKLESS car thief Tristan Singer crashed a brand new car after hurtling out of a huge compound at speeds of up to 100mph in the dead of night.
The car ended up overturned and seriously damaged when he and two other thieves audaciously tried to speed off in stolen cars after scaling a fence and waiting for the gate to open, a court heard.
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‘DIDN’T GET FAR’: Tristan Singer.
Singer, 21, formerly of Duke Street, Grimsby, admitted stealing a car, dangerous driving and having no insurance and licence on December 10.
Bernard Gateshill, prosecuting, told Grimsby Crown Court that three intruders suddenly drove three new cars at speed towards the exit of a big compound, just off the A180, on the approach to the town centre, when the gate was opened just after 3am.
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An Audi, valued at £33,000, sped off and has apparently never been recovered. Singer drove a Volkswagen Golf, valued at £14,000, out of the compound but "did not get very far".
He drove recklessly along the main road before braking erratically, hit a roundabout and turned over, suffering serious damage.
Police saw Singer run off after getting out of the car. He was later arrested.
The speeds of the two cars that did get out of the compound were estimated by police to be between 80mph and 100mph, said Mr Gateshill.
A third driver, in a Skoda, valued at £11,000, tried to drive out of the compound gate but failed to get out in time. The car was damaged beyond repair and other cars in the yard were damaged as the three drivers hurtled between cars towards the front gate.
The gate suffered damage estimated at £2,500. The other two drivers have not been arrested.
Michael Culshaw, mitigating, said Singer was unemployed and suffering a drug addiction at the time. He went along with the escapade but it ended up with "disastrous consequences".
Singer had been promised £500 for his role but was putting himself at great risk because he had very little experience of driving cars.
Judge Robert Moore told Singer: "For the promise of £500, you joined a carefully planned operation. You drove so badly and wildly, you crashed and could have killed yourself."
Singer was jailed for two years and was banned from driving for a year. He must pass an extended retest.
9 Comments
by Montgomery
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 5:40PM
“Who pays for all the damage? Not the scum who did the deed but we do thro our taxes and insurance premiums. All these scums possessions should be sold. I'll say it again the only way to stop all this drug crime is to get rid of the dealers and the addicts.”
by THEAPPLE
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 4:01PM
“as the leading judge in this very paper has said LOCK EM UP ...simples”
by Regan1
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 1:23PM
“Can't wait for the revolution to start so mongs like this will be strung up from the trees by their necks. Do the world a favour and go drown yourself.”
by gy82a
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 1:16PM
“shame the state pays his council tax , hes obviously the type to default on it , that way he'd get some serious time .....”
by andy119
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 11:59AM
“DO WHAT THEY DO IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND CHOP HIS HANDS OFF. HE AND ALL THE OTHER DRUGGIE THIEVING SCUM WONT STEAL AGAIN.”
by RoadWorker
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 11:49AM
“This as to go to TOP GEAR
£33,000 Audi sped off and has apparently never been recovered
£14,000 Volkswagen Golf, out of the compound but "did not get very far"
£11,000 Skoda, tried to drive out of the compound gate but failed to get out in time.
3 cars for test drive”
by stereomike23
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 11:02AM
“What a total tool. Another member of the Grimsby public who should be put down for the good of the public. Waste of oxygen.”
by johnvcusick
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 10:46AM
“Oh he can be forgiven as he was under the influence of drugs at the time.
No mention of a prosecution for drug taking though is there ?
A small matter forgotten by the court.
No wonder there are so many junkies around it appears to be accepted now if you take drugs.
Sorry if you get caught taking or dealing in drugs you should be shipped off to China where they know how to deal with these guys properly and they can't do any more damage to the public.”
by CodWarrior
Tuesday, March 12 2013, 9:06AM
“Muppet!”