Thief Caught on Camera Buying Booze With Stolen Card Worth Over £170

Someone used a stolen card to buy booze, spending over £170 at a shop. A person left their handbag in an unlocked car, leading to the theft of their bank card. The victim received phone alerts about purchases. She then knew her card was missing and contacted the police.

Police went to Welbeck Convenience Store and requested to see security camera footage. They easily identified Lee Harvey in the video. Harvey now faces consequences for his actions.

Harvey received an £80 fine from the court. He must also pay £85 in costs and a £32 victim surcharge. He admitted he committed fraud.

The prosecutor, Paul Coulson, spoke in court, explaining the victim left her bag open on October 14. She received card transaction alerts the next day. She then realized her bag’s contents had vanished.

Police reviewed store CCTV, and the video showed Harvey buying alcohol with another person. They used the stolen card on October 15.

The court learned Harvey had prior offenses, but he had stayed out of trouble since 2017. Neil Connell defended Harvey in court, stating Harvey didn’t steal the card, but he did get it somehow; additionally, Harvey admitted guilt right away.