Man jailed after stealing shotgun from house in Leamington

A man has been jailed after stealing a shotgun from a house in Leamington following an investigation by the Leamington Offender Management Unit.

Duane Lloyd Taylor broke into the house on 3 April 2019 and stole the weapon.

Taylor was arrested at a flat in Warwick Place, Leamington, on 5 April after intelligence linked him to the offence.

When officers arrested him they found seized the stolen shotgun from the flat. The barrel of the shotgun had been sawn off and it had been loaded with two live cartridges.

When interviewed by officers Taylor refused to provide any comment.

On 3 September 2019, following a week-long trial at Warwick Crown Court, Taylor was found guilty of burglary, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, possessing an altered firearm and shortening of a shotgun.

Taylor, 28, of Mason Avenue, Leamington, was jailed for 15 years. He was told he will serve a minimum of 10 years.

Detective Constable Paul Luke from Leamington Offender Unit said: “We have successfully put a very dangerous man behind bars. The fact that Taylor had sawn of the barrel of the shotgun and loaded it suggested he intended to use it which was extremely concerning. Thanks to some excellent work by detectives and patrol officers we quickly identified him as the offender and seized the weapon.”

 

Posted by Sam Cook, Communications Officer