Homeless serial thief who stole Oxford MP's bike jailed

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 14:38 · Archive

A homeless serial bicycle thief who stole Oxford MP Layla Moran's e-bike has been sentenced to 34 months in prison.

Andrew Hurtault, a 45-year-old homeless man, was sentenced to 34 months' imprisonment at Oxford Crown Court on 22 October for stealing bicycles across Oxford. He pleaded guilty to seven counts of theft of pedal cycles and one count of going equipped for theft. The thefts, which took place between June and July, included high-value e-bikes stolen from locations across the city. He was captured on CCTV carrying out several of the offences.

Among the stolen bicycles was an e-bike belonging to Oxford West and Abingdon MP Layla Moran, which was taken from The Plain at approximately 11pm on 3 July. The bike was securely locked and valued at around £2,200. Hurtault was arrested on 15 July after stealing a bicycle from University College, Oxford. Officers found him in possession of the stolen bike and tools used for theft, and he was charged the following day.

In addition to his prison sentence, Hurtault was ordered to pay a £228 victim surcharge. He is now subject to a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order prohibiting him from possessing any mechanically propelled vehicle, bicycle, scooter, skateboard or other conveyance unless it has been registered with Thames Valley Police and he is carrying proof of registration.

How it is being reported

• Homeless serial thief who stole Oxford MP's bike jailed for over two yearsA homeless serial bicycle thief who stole an Oxford West and Abingdon MP Layla Moran's bike has been jailed for over two years.Oxford Mail · 28 Oct, 14:14
• Homeless serial thief who stole Oxford MP's bike jailed for over two yearsA homeless serial bicycle thief who stole an Oxford West and Abingdon MP Layla Moran's bike has been jailed for over two years.Oxfordshire Guardian · 28 Oct, 14:14

In this story: Andrew Hurtault · Layla Moran · Oxford West and Abingdon · Oxford · Thames Valley Police · University College, Oxford

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