Accused in court over ‘crime spree’

A MAN has appeared in court accused of carrying out a series of thefts across Dundee during a three-week crime spree, including stealing four hot tubs and a collection of Beatles memorabilia.

Andrew Pattie is charged with 19 separate offences, i ncluding thefts from vehicles, homes, garden sheds and summerhouses between November 2 and November 22.

Items taken during the break-ins included bikes, tools, gardening equipment and four hot tubs in the St Mary’s, Menzieshill and Downfield areas of the city, according to court papers.

The 25-year-old, of Strathtay Road, Perth, appeared in private before Sheriff Ian Anderson at Dundee on a petition alleging that between November 2 and November 13, at locations in St Mary’s Road, St Kilda Road and Teviotdale Avenue, he entered or broke into four vehicles and stole tools, power tools and an electric saw, while on bail.

He is further accused of breaking into 12 garden sheds or summerhouses in Dunavon Gardens, Adam Drive, Harestane Place, Clattowoods Place, St Ninian Terrace, Strathmartine Road, Hoylake Place, Tweed Crescent, Glenesk Avenue, Cox Gardens and Blantyre Place, between November 5-22.

The petition also alleges that he stole items including bicycles, a cycle computer, various tools, a garden strimmer, deckchairs, money, a Bluetooth speaker, a quad bike and a pressure washer. Among other items he is accused of stealing are Beatles memorabilia, various car badges, a miniature car, a framed coin collection, a suitcase and a wooden Indian bust from a sunhouse in Harestane Place.

He is also alleged to have broken into several properties in various areas with intent to steal during the same period.

Pattie appeared from custody and made no plea. The case was continued for further examination, with Pattie remanded in custody.

A spokesman for Police Scotland confirmed a 25-year-old man had been charged in connection with a number of break-ins to properties and the theft of hot tubs and tools in Dundee recently.

The spokesman added that a report had been sent to the procurator fiscal.

DUNDEE’S DD One business group has helped to add an extra layer of policing to the city centre, by sponsoring a team of cycle patrol officers. Thanks to DD One, officers now have the necessary equipment and training to undertake two-wheeled patrols of the city centre. Constable Rory Duncan, of the city centre team, said: “We would like to thank DD One for their generous contribution