Burglar behind £30,000 raid on bike shop caught after 115mph chase

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YET ANOTHER DRIVER JAIL BOUND.

A burglar involved in a raid on a bike shop in Cumbria in which stole bikes worth a total of £30,000 was caught by police after a 115mph chase.

Harry Curran, aged 34 and from Tower Hamlets in London, admitted burglary and dangerous driving when he appeared via video link at Carlisle Crown Court yesterday, reports Cumbria Crack (link is external).

A second defendant, 41-year James Easterbrook, also of Tower Hamlets, has yet to enter a plea to the charge of burglary he faces following the break-in at e-venture Bikes in Keswick at around 2220 hours on 5 October this year.

A witness alerted by the sound of a burglar alarm noticed a van at the rear of the property and heard male voices, and CCTV footage showed the vehicle being driven off at speed.

Shortly before midnight, officers from Cumbria Constabulary spotted the Ford Transit van being driven southbound on the M6 at high speed, with the driver undertaking other vehicles on the motorway at speeds of up to 115mph.

The driver turned off at Junction 33, the exit for Lancashire (South) then continued driving above the speed limit on the A6 as it passed through villages, even making a dangerous overtake of an ambulance before stopping.

Police recovered bikes worth £30,000 from the van, as well as equipment including a crow bar and angle grinder, plus gloves and balaclavas.

Kim Whittlestone, representing Curran, acknowledged that his client knew that a prison term was inevitable and that he was “desperate” that sentencing take place as soon as possible.

“He is realistic in light of his antecedents,” Mr Whittlestone explained. “He knows it is going to be custody, it is just a matter of length.”

The case has been adjourned until 1 December, with Curran and Easterbrook – who has no legal representation – remanded in custody until that date.

Shortly after the break-in, E-Venture Bikes posted on Facebook (link is external): “A massive thank you to local residents who got involved when we were broken into on Wednesday night.

“Also to Cumbria Police for their fast action and amazing police work in catching the offenders.

“We are so grateful to everyone, thank you so much!”

https://road.cc/content/news/burglar-behind-bike-shop-raid-caught-after-115mph-chase-297119

[JNugent]

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YET ANOTHER DRIVER JAIL BOUND.
A burglar involved in a raid on a bike shop in Cumbria in which stole bikes worth a total of £30,000 was caught by police after a 115mph chase.
Harry Curran, aged 34 and from Tower Hamlets in London, admitted burglary and dangerous driving when he appeared via video link at Carlisle Crown Court yesterday, reports Cumbria Crack (link is external).
A second defendant, 41-year James Easterbrook, also of Tower Hamlets, has yet to enter a plea to the charge of burglary he faces following the break-in at e-venture Bikes in Keswick at around 2220 hours on 5 October this year.
A witness alerted by the sound of a burglar alarm noticed a van at the rear of the property and heard male voices, and CCTV footage showed the vehicle being driven off at speed.
Shortly before midnight, officers from Cumbria Constabulary spotted the Ford Transit van being driven southbound on the M6 at high speed, with the driver undertaking other vehicles on the motorway at speeds of up to 115mph.
The driver turned off at Junction 33, the exit for Lancashire (South) then continued driving above the speed limit on the A6 as it passed through villages, even making a dangerous overtake of an ambulance before stopping.
Police recovered bikes worth £30,000 from the van, as well as equipment including a crow bar and angle grinder, plus gloves and balaclavas.
Kim Whittlestone, representing Curran, acknowledged that his client knew that a prison term was inevitable and that he was “desperate” that sentencing take place as soon as possible.
“He is realistic in light of his antecedents,” Mr Whittlestone explained. “He knows it is going to be custody, it is just a matter of length.”
The case has been adjourned until 1 December, with Curran and Easterbrook – who has no legal representation – remanded in custody until that date.
Shortly after the break-in, E-Venture Bikes posted on Facebook (link is external): “A massive thank you to local residents who got involved when we were broken into on Wednesday night.
“Also to Cumbria Police for their fast action and amazing police work in catching the offenders.
“We are so grateful to everyone, thank you so much!”
https://road.cc/content/news/burglar-behind-bike-shop-raid-caught-after-115mph-chase-297119

£30,000 worth of fairy-bikes all inside one Transit at the same time?

Someone getting their insurance claim in very early in case the culprits
weren't apprehended?

Still... all the way from East London to Keswick (return). It has to be
worthwhile for two of them.

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QUOTE:Kim Whittlestone, representing Curran, acknowledged that his client knew that a prison term was inevitable and that he was “desperate” that sentencing take place as soon as possible.

“He is realistic in light of his antecedents,” Mr Whittlestone explained. “He knows it is going to be custody, it is just a matter of length.” ENDS

Tell your mate to fess up ASAP - it's for his own good in the end.

[Spike]

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QUOTE:Kim Whittlestone, representing Curran, acknowledged that his client
knew that a prison term was inevitable and that he was “desperate” that
sentencing take place as soon as possible.
“He is realistic in light of his antecedents,” Mr Whittlestone explained.
“He knows it is going to be custody, it is just a matter of length.” ENDS
Tell your mate to fess up ASAP - it's for his own good in the end.

Weren’t you recently suggesting people clam up?

I realise this concerns the bipolar world of cycling, so swinging between
two opposing states is quite normal.

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YET ANOTHER DRIVER JAIL BOUND.

QUOTE:The case has been adjourned until 1 December, with Curran and Easterbrook – who has no legal representation – remanded in custody until that date. ENDS

Kept behind bars - excellent!

[Brian]

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YET ANOTHER DRIVER JAIL BOUND.
A burglar involved in a raid on a bike shop in Cumbria in which stole
bikes worth a total of £30,000 was caught by police after a 115mph chase.
Harry Curran, aged 34 and from Tower Hamlets in London, admitted burglary
and dangerous driving when he appeared via video link at Carlisle Crown
Court yesterday, reports Cumbria Crack (link is external).
A second defendant, 41-year James Easterbrook, also of Tower Hamlets, has
yet to enter a plea to the charge of burglary he faces following the
break-in at e-venture Bikes in Keswick at around 2220 hours on 5 October this year.
A witness alerted by the sound of a burglar alarm noticed a van at the
rear of the property and heard male voices, and CCTV footage showed the
vehicle being driven off at speed.
Shortly before midnight, officers from Cumbria Constabulary spotted the
Ford Transit van being driven southbound on the M6 at high speed, with
the driver undertaking other vehicles on the motorway at speeds of up to 115mph.
The driver turned off at Junction 33, the exit for Lancashire (South)
then continued driving above the speed limit on the A6 as it passed
through villages, even making a dangerous overtake of an ambulance before stopping.
Police recovered bikes worth £30,000 from the van, as well as equipment
including a crow bar and angle grinder, plus gloves and balaclavas.
Kim Whittlestone, representing Curran, acknowledged that his client knew
that a prison term was inevitable and that he was “desperate” that
sentencing take place as soon as possible.
“He is realistic in light of his antecedents,” Mr Whittlestone explained.
“He knows it is going to be custody, it is just a matter of length.”
The case has been adjourned until 1 December, with Curran and Easterbrook
– who has no legal representation – remanded in custody until that date.
Shortly after the break-in, E-Venture Bikes posted on Facebook (link is
external): “A massive thank you to local residents who got involved when
we were broken into on Wednesday night.
“Also to Cumbria Police for their fast action and amazing police work in
catching the offenders.
“We are so grateful to everyone, thank you so much!”
https://road.cc/content/news/burglar-behind-bike-shop-raid-caught-after-115mph-chase-297119

Such a crime wouldn’t be profitable if cyclists refused to buy stolen bikes
/ parts etc.

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QUOTE: A second defendant, 41-year James Easterbrook, also of Tower Hamlets, has yet to enter a plea to the charge of burglary he faces following the break-in at e-venture Bikes in Keswick at around 2220 hours on 5 October this year. ENDS

Fess up you muppet.

[Spike]

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QUOTE: A second defendant, 41-year James Easterbrook, also of Tower
Hamlets, has yet to enter a plea to the charge of burglary he faces
following the break-in at e-venture Bikes in Keswick at around 2220 hours
on 5 October this year. ENDS
Fess up you muppet.

Why?

He’s letting the police do the work. And keeping open the possibility of an
appeal.

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QUOTE:Shortly before midnight, officers from Cumbria Constabulary spotted the Ford Transit van being driven southbound on the M6 at high speed, with the driver undertaking other vehicles on the motorway at speeds of up to 115mph. ENDS

Don't forget the 10% fiddle factor.

[Mike Collins]

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YET ANOTHER DRIVER JAIL BOUND.
A burglar involved in a raid on a bike shop in Cumbria in which stole bikes worth a total of £30,000 was caught by police after a 115mph chase.
Harry Curran, aged 34 and from Tower Hamlets in London, admitted burglary and dangerous driving when he appeared via video link at Carlisle Crown Court yesterday, reports Cumbria Crack (link is external).
A second defendant, 41-year James Easterbrook, also of Tower Hamlets, has yet to enter a plea to the charge of burglary he faces following the break-in at e-venture Bikes in Keswick at around 2220 hours on 5 October this year.
A witness alerted by the sound of a burglar alarm noticed a van at the rear of the property and heard male voices, and CCTV footage showed the vehicle being driven off at speed.
Shortly before midnight, officers from Cumbria Constabulary spotted the Ford Transit van being driven southbound on the M6 at high speed, with the driver undertaking other vehicles on the motorway at speeds of up to 115mph.
The driver turned off at Junction 33, the exit for Lancashire (South) then continued driving above the speed limit on the A6 as it passed through villages, even making a dangerous overtake of an ambulance before stopping.
Police recovered bikes worth £30,000 from the van, as well as equipment including a crow bar and angle grinder, plus gloves and balaclavas.
Kim Whittlestone, representing Curran, acknowledged that his client knew that a prison term was inevitable and that he was “desperate” that sentencing take place as soon as possible.
“He is realistic in light of his antecedents,” Mr Whittlestone explained. “He knows it is going to be custody, it is just a matter of length.”
The case has been adjourned until 1 December, with Curran and Easterbrook – who has no legal representation – remanded in custody until that date.
Shortly after the break-in, E-Venture Bikes posted on Facebook (link is external): “A massive thank you to local residents who got involved when we were broken into on Wednesday night.
“Also to Cumbria Police for their fast action and amazing police work in catching the offenders.
“We are so grateful to everyone, thank you so much!”
https://road.cc/content/news/burglar-behind-bike-shop-raid-caught-after-115mph-chase-297119

"He was an above average driver who drove according to the conditions rather than following a number on a post." ABD

[Spike]

Post by Mike Collins

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YET ANOTHER DRIVER JAIL BOUND.
A burglar involved in a raid on a bike shop in Cumbria in which stole
bikes worth a total of £30,000 was caught by police after a 115mph chase.
Harry Curran, aged 34 and from Tower Hamlets in London, admitted
burglary and dangerous driving when he appeared via video link at
Carlisle Crown Court yesterday, reports Cumbria Crack (link is external).
A second defendant, 41-year James Easterbrook, also of Tower Hamlets,
has yet to enter a plea to the charge of burglary he faces following the
break-in at e-venture Bikes in Keswick at around 2220 hours on 5 October this year.
A witness alerted by the sound of a burglar alarm noticed a van at the
rear of the property and heard male voices, and CCTV footage showed the
vehicle being driven off at speed.
Shortly before midnight, officers from Cumbria Constabulary spotted the
Ford Transit van being driven southbound on the M6 at high speed, with
the driver undertaking other vehicles on the motorway at speeds of up to 115mph.
The driver turned off at Junction 33, the exit for Lancashire (South)
then continued driving above the speed limit on the A6 as it passed
through villages, even making a dangerous overtake of an ambulance before stopping.
Police recovered bikes worth £30,000 from the van, as well as equipment
including a crow bar and angle grinder, plus gloves and balaclavas.
Kim Whittlestone, representing Curran, acknowledged that his client knew
that a prison term was inevitable and that he was “desperate” that
sentencing take place as soon as possible.
“He is realistic in light of his antecedents,” Mr Whittlestone
explained. “He knows it is going to be custody, it is just a matter of length.”
The case has been adjourned until 1 December, with Curran and
Easterbrook – who has no legal representation – remanded in custody until that date.
Shortly after the break-in, E-Venture Bikes posted on Facebook (link is
external): “A massive thank you to local residents who got involved when
we were broken into on Wednesday night.
“Also to Cumbria Police for their fast action and amazing police work in
catching the offenders.
“We are so grateful to everyone, thank you so much!”
https://road.cc/content/news/burglar-behind-bike-shop-raid-caught-after-115mph-chase-297119

"He was an above average driver who drove according to the conditions
rather than following a number on a post." ABD

Reminds me of that off-duty police officer who some years ago ‘borrowed’ a
souped-up police car and drove it at 150mph on a motorway.[1]

In court the judge said what a superb driver he was, and he walked! Can you
believe it! Makes one think about who benefits from the legal system.[1]

[1] To the best of my recollection.

[JNugent]

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Post by Mike Collins

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YET ANOTHER DRIVER JAIL BOUND.
A burglar involved in a raid on a bike shop in Cumbria in which stole
bikes worth a total of £30,000 was caught by police after a 115mph chase.
Harry Curran, aged 34 and from Tower Hamlets in London, admitted
burglary and dangerous driving when he appeared via video link at
Carlisle Crown Court yesterday, reports Cumbria Crack (link is external).
A second defendant, 41-year James Easterbrook, also of Tower Hamlets,
has yet to enter a plea to the charge of burglary he faces following the
break-in at e-venture Bikes in Keswick at around 2220 hours on 5 October this year.
A witness alerted by the sound of a burglar alarm noticed a van at the
rear of the property and heard male voices, and CCTV footage showed the
vehicle being driven off at speed.
Shortly before midnight, officers from Cumbria Constabulary spotted the
Ford Transit van being driven southbound on the M6 at high speed, with
the driver undertaking other vehicles on the motorway at speeds of up to 115mph.
The driver turned off at Junction 33, the exit for Lancashire (South)
then continued driving above the speed limit on the A6 as it passed
through villages, even making a dangerous overtake of an ambulance before stopping.
Police recovered bikes worth £30,000 from the van, as well as equipment
including a crow bar and angle grinder, plus gloves and balaclavas.
Kim Whittlestone, representing Curran, acknowledged that his client knew
that a prison term was inevitable and that he was “desperate” that
sentencing take place as soon as possible.
“He is realistic in light of his antecedents,” Mr Whittlestone
explained. “He knows it is going to be custody, it is just a matter of length.”
The case has been adjourned until 1 December, with Curran and
Easterbrook – who has no legal representation – remanded in custody until that date.
Shortly after the break-in, E-Venture Bikes posted on Facebook (link is
external): “A massive thank you to local residents who got involved when
we were broken into on Wednesday night.
“Also to Cumbria Police for their fast action and amazing police work in
catching the offenders.
“We are so grateful to everyone, thank you so much!”
https://road.cc/content/news/burglar-behind-bike-shop-raid-caught-after-115mph-chase-297119

"He was an above average driver who drove according to the conditions
rather than following a number on a post." ABD

Reminds me of that off-duty police officer who some years ago ‘borrowed’ a
souped-up police car and drove it at 150mph on a motorway.[1]
In court the judge said what a superb driver he was, and he walked! Can you
believe it! Makes one think about who benefits from the legal system.[1]
[1] To the best of my recollection.

That's about right (to the best of *my* recollection).

The interesting thing about the recent burglary case is that had the
occupants of the van kept to the speed limits and driven carefully and
lawfully, they possibly would not have come to the attention of the
police force patrolling the M6 and would have arrived home in London
after about six hours, their haul intact.

A victory for the traffic division and not for CID?

[Spike]

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The interesting thing about the recent burglary case is that had the
occupants of the van kept to the speed limits and driven carefully and
lawfully, they possibly would not have come to the attention of the
police force patrolling the M6 and would have arrived home in London
after about six hours, their haul intact.
A victory for the traffic division and not for CID?

That was my take as well.

If the burglars had employed even a modicum of sense, they would have got
to London without trouble and flogged off the gear to those who like the
best ‘uns but don’t ask questions, and pocketed the bunce. But no…

[JNugent]

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Post by JNugent
The interesting thing about the recent burglary case is that had the
occupants of the van kept to the speed limits and driven carefully and
lawfully, they possibly would not have come to the attention of the
police force patrolling the M6 and would have arrived home in London
after about six hours, their haul intact.
A victory for the traffic division and not for CID?

That was my take as well.
If the burglars had employed even a modicum of sense, they would have got
to London without trouble and flogged off the gear to those who like the
best ‘uns but don’t ask questions, and pocketed the bunce. But no…

There are probably any number of dodgy fairy-cyclists in London prepared
to ask no questions and to deal in used tenners.

[Spike]

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Post by Spike

Post by JNugent
The interesting thing about the recent burglary case is that had the
occupants of the van kept to the speed limits and driven carefully and
lawfully, they possibly would not have come to the attention of the
police force patrolling the M6 and would have arrived home in London
after about six hours, their haul intact.
A victory for the traffic division and not for CID?

That was my take as well.
If the burglars had employed even a modicum of sense, they would have got
to London without trouble and flogged off the gear to those who like the
best ‘uns but don’t ask questions, and pocketed the bunce. But no…

There are probably any number of dodgy fairy-cyclists in London prepared
to ask no questions and to deal in used tenners.

Where it all comes from is a mystery - like the changing of the seasons or
the tides in the sea.

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“Also to Cumbria Police for their fast action and amazing police work in catching the offenders.
“We are so grateful to everyone, thank you so much!”
https://road.cc/content/news/burglar-behind-bike-shop-raid-caught-after-115mph-chase-297119

"He was an above average driver who drove according to the conditions rather than following a number on a post." ABD

Who cares what the Alliance of British Nutters says?
They are deluded idiots. See the late Keith Peat's idiotic ramblings.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2513568/Bongo-Bongo-MEP-stand-drivers-champion-Godfrey-Bloom-says-speed-car-accidents.html

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YET ANOTHER DRIVER JAIL BOUND.

"He was an above average driver who drove according to the conditions rather than following a number on a post." ABD

Look at these swivels - UKIP's finest racists.

https://kspeat.wixsite.com/driversunion/the-team

[JNugent]

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YET ANOTHER DRIVER JAIL BOUND.

"He was an above average driver who drove according to the conditions rather than following a number on a post." ABD

Look at these swivels - UKIP's finest racists.
https://kspeat.wixsite.com/driversunion/the-team

One of them a Sandhurst graduate, another a member of Mensa and
long-serving London traffic police officer and the third a graduate in
biological science.

All distinctions of which a broom-and-pan man like you can only dream
and envy.

Your green eyed jealousy is such an unpleasant characteristic.

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"He was an above average driver who drove according to the conditions rather than following a number on a post." ABD

I always used to get the ABD mixed up with the BNP!

[Mike Collins]

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Post by Mike Collins
"He was an above average driver who drove according to the conditions rather than following a number on a post." ABD

I always used to get the ABD mixed up with the BNP!

Nugents will not click on this link.