Bike thief who damaged CCTV cameras fined

A cycle thief caught on CCTV has been fined.
By Joel Lamy
Published 31st Jan 2020, 09:32 BST
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Mark Shinners (43) of no fixed abode stole bikes bike wheels and a bike from Occupation Road in Cambridge and a bike from Riverside car park in the summer.

He also damaged two CCTV cameras at a bike storage area on Hills Road on January 9. He was caught on CCTV for all offences.

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Shinners pleaded guilty to three counts of bike theft and criminal damage. He was then sentenced to six weeks suspended for 18 months at Cambridge Magistrates’ Court.

He was also ordered to pay £428 compensation for the cameras and £140 to the victim of the Occupation Road thefts.