Two drug addicts who robbed elderly women in Bournemouth to fund their habits have each been jailed for four years. Portuguese Sandro Marques, 26, and Venezuelan Orlando Dias, 28, targeted eight victims in March this year aged from 61 to 86. Marques of Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth admitted two robberies, an attempted robbery and handling stolen goods from snatched bags. He asked for 12 additional offences to be taken into consideration. Dias of Southbourne Place, Bournemouth, pleaded guilty to two robberies, two offences of handling stolen goods and theft. Prosecuting at Bournemouth Crown Court yesterday, Angela England said Marques and Dias had targeted elderly ladies, some holidaymakers.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Venezuelan drug addict among handbag thieves who targeted elderly victims
Two drug addicts who robbed elderly women in Bournemouth to fund their habits have each been jailed for four years. Portuguese Sandro Marques, 26, and Venezuelan Orlando Dias, 28, targeted eight victims in March this year aged from 61 to 86. Marques of Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth admitted two robberies, an attempted robbery and handling stolen goods from snatched bags. He asked for 12 additional offences to be taken into consideration. Dias of Southbourne Place, Bournemouth, pleaded guilty to two robberies, two offences of handling stolen goods and theft. Prosecuting at Bournemouth Crown Court yesterday, Angela England said Marques and Dias had targeted elderly ladies, some holidaymakers.
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