Man accused of stealing £66,000 of alcohol in Glasgow appears in court 

A man, who has been accused of stealing £66,000 worth of gin and rum, appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court and is now facing charges.

The events, which are said to have taken place on 22 January at a compound on Cambuslang Road, Glasgow, saw the the 44-year old man  break into secured premises and make off with a trailer containing an expensive array of drinks.

The man was reportedly not alone and details on his accomplice are yet to be divulged by Greater Glasgow Police, however, the charges of theft by opening lockfast place, the Road Traffic Act 1988 and the Civic Scotland Act 1982 were delivered in court.

Detective Inspector Stuart Gillies, of CID in Glasgow said: “Two men were seen to enter the compound with an HGV and connect the trailer. They then left the scene heading along Cambuslang Road. One suspect is described as being of slim build, average height, wearing a dark jacket, dark trousers, white trainers, dark face/head covering and dark gloves. The other suspect is described as medium build, short in height, wearing blue jeans, dark trainers or boots, orange hi-vis jacket, blue sleeves underneath, striped beanie style hat and black gloves.”

The police warned that this may not be the first offence and that any additional parties involved may still be looking to pass the drinks on in a larger sale, so people should remain vigilant about accepting bulk stocks of gin and whisky at questionable prices.

Gilles added: “Those responsible will be looking to sell on the alcohol. If you are offered alcohol at a discounted price, you would be wise to suspect it has been stolen. It is a criminal offence to buy stolen goods.”

The accused made no plea at the hearing and has been remanded in custody and is expected to appear in court again in just over a week to face charges.