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Truro Man Jailed for £5,000 Car Vandalism Spree
17 Nov
Summary
- 39-year-old Roger Duque jailed for 4 months
- Caused £5,000 in damage to cars in Truro, Cornwall
- Targeted vehicles in residential areas over 2 incidents
In a recent case, a 39-year-old man from Truro, Cornwall has been sentenced to 4 months in jail for a series of car vandalism incidents that caused an estimated £5,000 in damages. Roger Duque appeared at Truro Magistrates' Court earlier this month and pleaded guilty to the charges.
The court heard how Duque had taken to the streets in the early hours of September 8th and October 31st last year, targeting vehicles parked in residential areas. Using metal tools, he scratched the bonnets, doors, and roofs of the cars, and even punctured one tyre.
Sgt Dave Pearce of the Devon and Cornwall Police said the sentence should bring "some relief to the local community who have suffered as a result of Duques' behavior." The neighborhood team worked closely with the community and partner agencies to secure the conviction, and they vow to continue working to prevent any future offenses.
