Fine for man who stole skates

MAKAYLA MUSCAT

AColyton man who stole a pair of roller-skates has been fined $6800 and given a Community Corrections Order.

Jamie McAndrew, 36, fronted Penrith Local Court on Wednesday, April 26, charged with ‘intentionally or recklessly destroy/damage property’, ‘unlawful entry on prescribed lands’, ‘larceny’, ‘enter dwelling with intent’ and ‘unlawfully obtained goods (in/on premises)’.

According to a lengthy set of facts tendered to the court, he was the passenger in a black Kia Rio which entered the underground car park of a Penrith apartment building in the early hours of the morning of ANZAC Day in 2021.

It is alleged that McAndrew and his co-accused drove through the car park, stopping and slowing down as they passed visible storage cages.

Agreed facts state that the driver reversed into a disabled parking spot before stopping near the victim’s steel storage cage.

It is alleged that McAndrew got out of the car and walked along the steel cages before he opened one, leaving behind a broken steel padlock.

According to court documents, CCTV footage captured the accused looking inside a black plastic tub, picking up a pair of white roller-skates and placing them in the car.

NRL bans fan after Mitchell incident

The National Rugby League (NRL) has issued a ban to a fan who was accused of racially vilifying South Sydney Rabbitohs fullback Latrell Mitchell at BlueBet Stadium in March.

The NRL confirmed late on Wednesday it had issued a notice intending to ban a spectator from attending NRL events until such time as the young person can establish that sufficient steps have been taken to address their behaviour.

“These steps will include apologising and completing appropriate training and education in respectful behaviour and cultural awareness,” the NRL said in a statement.

“The NRL thanks Latrell Mitchell for reporting this matter and reaffirms that no form of vilification will be tolerated in rugby league.” The spectator has five business days to respond to the notice.

The young fan, a 14-year-old wearing a Roosters jersey, was ejected from the ground for making a comment towards Mitchell in the Round 2 match between Penrith and Souths. He received a formal warning from NSW Police in the days that followed the incident, but was not charged.

On Wednesday, Panthers confirmed they supported the NRL’s decision.

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Once the project begins, two decks will be closed to minimise disruption, while the other two are operated as usual.

The existing shade structures will also be refreshed with anti-corrosive paint to their frames.

“After working closely with the NRL throughout the investigation process, Panthers supports the decision made by the NRL,” the club said in a statement.

“Panthers will continue to work towards making all players, staff and fans feel safe and welcome at games at BlueBet Stadium.”

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McAndrew then got back in the car and they left the garage.

It is alleged that the victim called the police around 5.20pm the same day after another resident told her they noticed her storage cage was slightly open with the padlock broken on the ground nearby.

Court documents reveal that Scene of the Crime Officers commenced a DNA examination which found the fingerprint on the container matched an impression of McAndrew’s saved on the NSW Police database.

On June 1, 2021, police executed a search warrant at McAndrew’s Colyton home and found the jumper and track pants he was allegedly wearing at the time of the incident.

They also found a pair of ‘Bont’ roller-skates with orange wheels and a stolen iMac.

That same afternoon, the accused presented himself to Penrith Police Station where he was arrested.

When police showed McAndrew the CCTV footage and questioned him in relation to the incident, he denied any involvement.

When questioned in relation to the laptop, he told them, “I got it off a mate”.

In court, McAndrew was unrepresented when he told Magistrate Gregory Moore that he works as a fencer and landscaper.

He also told the court that has a partner and a number of dependents.

McAndrew was fined $6800 and given an 18-month Community Corrections Order.

He was also ordered to pay $920 in compensation for the roller-skates and padlock.

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