Knight's Mobility Scooter Nicked

A boozy opportunist thief broke into Sir William Arbuthnot's car outside his exlusive West London home, taking a mobility scooter from the back of the vehicle.

Jobless Zowie Andrews, 37, of Berenger Walk, World's End Estate, West Brompton also snatched £2.00 cash.

He pleaded guilty at West London Magistrates' Court today to theft from Sir William's vehicle in Cathcart Road, West Brompton (pictured) on October 26.

Prosecutor Mr. Robert Simpson told the court the victim noticed the scooter had been taken from his car and it was recovered undamaged a few streets away.

Andrews left a pair of sunglasses inside the car and police matched his DNA, which they had on file, to them.

“He said he was drunk and as he passed the vehicle he saw the scooter and thought it might be worth something,” explained Mr. Simpson. “He said he was drunk and apologised.”

Andrews told the court: “I was having difficulties in my personal life, got drunk, and stupidly entered the vehicle.

“Two days later I saw a sign that it was a mobility scooter and made every effort to put it back.

“I'm sorry. It was stupid.”

Andrews was told by the magistrates: “It is very unfortunate that you were drunk that day and took someone's mobility scooter.

“There is no excuse really.”

He was fined £65, with £30 costs and was ordered to pay a £20 victim surcharge.