Mr Sadd

Ramrod · 08-04-2004, 10:34

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A CAR thief was starting a six-year prison sentence last night after stealing 36 vehicles in order to satisfy his compulsion to clean them.

Colin Sadd, 41, steals brand new cars, drives them around for a few hours and then abandons each vehicle in immaculate condition after giving it a full wash and valet service.

Bifta · 08-04-2004, 10:41

I'm in two minds as to whether a 6 year sentence is too steep or not. He can come and steal mine if he likes (when he get's out) it needs a good clean.

Ramrod · 08-04-2004, 11:01

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Originally Posted by Bifta

I'm in two minds as to whether a 6 year sentence is too steep or not. He can come and steal mine if he likes (when he get's out) it needs a good clean.

I think 6 years is too steep when you look at the sentences handed out for killing someone with a car etc....
Also, he is obviously mentally disturbed, so (imo) the sentence was an odd one for that reason as well.

aliferste · 08-04-2004, 11:06

Poor guy, he should have been given help, not a prison sentence!

danielf · 08-04-2004, 11:10

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

I think 6 years is too steep when you look at the sentences handed out for killing someone with a car etc....
Also, he is obviously mentally disturbed, so (imo) the sentence was an odd one for that reason as well.

Yes, this is clearly a very sad case.

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Sadd, who targeted garages across Yorkshire and the Midlands, yesterday admitted stealing two Vauxhall Astras, a Rover MGZR, a Ford Mondeo and a Renault Laguna, and asked for 31 similar offences to be taken into consideration.

The court was told that Sadd, who has 155 previous convictions, mostly for stealing cars, began his prolific series of thefts at the age of 11 after spending a troubled childhood in care.

This man needs psychiatric help. Not a prison sentence.

**Maggy** · 08-04-2004, 11:28

Incog gets deckchair out and waits for the hang 'em and flog 'em brigade to turn up.Slurps her hot chocolate.

Wolf · 08-04-2004, 11:31

This guy needs a bucket, sponge and squeegee and place at a set of traffic lights. He would be in heaven.

Ramrod · 08-04-2004, 11:58

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Originally Posted by Incognitas

Incog gets deckchair out and waits for the hang 'em and flog 'em brigade to turn up.Slurps her hot chocolate.

Well, I'm a paid up, card carrying member of that group, but even I think he needs help.

08-04-2004, 12:00

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Originally Posted by Incognitas

Incog gets deckchair out and waits for the hang 'em and flog 'em brigade to turn up.Slurps her hot chocolate.

Blows away the clouds so the sun shines on the deck chair.

08-04-2004, 12:03

Funnily enough i was thinking. Good choice of name!!!

hmmm 6 yrs seems steap. But i agree he needs help and some sort of punishment. But i guess community service (cleaning cars) wouldnt really be a punishment.

Guess the prison staff will have clean cars!!

**Maggy** · 08-04-2004, 12:06

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Originally Posted by gary_580

Blows away the clouds so the sun shines on the deck chair.

Thanks!However I have to close up the deckchair as it's time to get busy if I want to get to Wales today.

Have a good Easter everyone and I will see you when I get back on monday..

Incog.

abailey152 · 08-04-2004, 12:11

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Originally Posted by aliferste

Poor guy, he should have been given help, not a prison sentence!

As a deterrent he could take my car. When he's finished cleaning that, he'll definitely be cured.