Man caught breaking into flat said it was all a prank

A MAN caught trying to break into a Kirriemuir flat told social workers it was all part of a “prank”.

Brian Taylor was attempting to prise open the window of a Clova Road property, using a wallpaper scraper, when he was approached by police.

Neighbours had earlier reported the 44-year-old’s suspicious behaviour.

He was spotted peering into the windows of the flat, while covering his face with his hood and a black mask.

Taylor, of Barra Terrace, Dundee, appeared at Forfar Sheriff Court and admitted a charge of attempting to break into the property with intent to steal on August 7 2020.

At the time, Taylor told officers it was his friend’s house and he was trying to get back a stereo belonging to a family member.

However, fiscal depute Jill Drummond said the “friend” later told police that he did not know the accused and he didn’t have permission to enter his flat.

Sheriff Derek Reekie deferred sentence until May 12 for further inquiries.