Thursday 13 February 2014

Veteran Armed Robber Locked-Up For Fresh Trio Of Raids


A serial armed robber, who targetted betting-shops soon after his relese from prison for a copycat offence, is now starting an eight-year sentence.
Gary Lovett, 49, (pictured) donned a motorcycle crash helmet during all three raids and tried to scare staff into believing he had a real gun.
He pleaded guilty at Kington-upon-Thames Crown Court to attempted robbery and possession of an imitation firearm at William Hill, Garratt Lane, Earlsfield on July 27, last year.
Lovett also admitted robbery and possession of imitation firearm on July 19 at William Hill, Upper Richmond Road, Putney when he snatched £435.
Attempted robbery and possession of imitation firearm on July 7 at the same William Hill in Garratt Lane. 


An investigation was launched by the Flying Squad, who were able to match the clothing worn during the robberies with CCTV footage of Lovett. 


Lovett had been released on licence for a similar robbery with an imitation firearm at a different shop in Garrett Lane in 2010. 


Detective Constable Vicky Bailey, the investigating officer from the Flying Squad said: "Gary Lovett committed a series of offences against betting shops in South West London causing considerable fear and distress to the members of staff.
“Had he not been arrested he would have continued committing these robberies. 


"The Flying Squad is committed to protecting the interests of commercial businesses in London, and in particular tackling violent crime."

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