Jail for Bailey

A SHETLAND man described at court on Monday as a “one man crime wave” was sent behind bars for 14 months.

Appearing from custody before Lerwick Sheriff Court, Wesley Bailey admitted breaking into and stealing money and crisps from the south mainland swimming pool on 18 May.

The 34 year old with no fixed abode also pled guilty to breaking into and intending to steal from Sandwick junior high school, on the same day.

He was arrested on 25 July when police caught him “gloved and hood on” at a building site at Lerwick’s Fort Road.

Bailey further pled guilty to breaching bail conditions between 24 May and 24 July.

Procurator fiscal Duncan Mackenzie said: “It’s difficult to know where to start – he’s effectively been a one-man crime wave”.

He said thefts were “relatively rare” in Shetland and had therefore “a long lasting effect” on small communities.

Defence solicitor Tommy Allan said his client has had some difficult months and accepts he has done some “incredibly stupid” things.

Sheriff Philip Mann said there was no alternative to imposing a custodial sentence.