At 31 years old, Tommy Taylor… In a recent incident, a pensioner was targeted by a rogue trader who attempted to rob them. However, the perpetrator was apprehended thanks to the victim’s Ring doorbell video, which captured the entire incident.
According to reports, Mr. Taylor allegedly singled out a 74-year-old resident and demanded payment for roofing work that was left unfinished. In Fernhill Heath, located near Worcester, a concerned son took action to protect his father from potential fraudsters by installing a video doorbell on his father’s property.
On November 12, 2022, Mr. Taylor was caught on video repeatedly knocking on the front door and living room window of a pensioner. In the video, he can be heard demanding payment for a job that never existed.
He claimed to be from the company and insisted that the pensioner owed him money. According to the speaker, it is highly probable that the money was given to another individual.
A conman has been sentenced to 26 weeks in prison and ordered to pay a £150 victim fee. The conviction came after doorbell footage was shared with the police. In the video, the victim can be seen opening the door as Taylor demands payment for work that was never done.
According to the victim, they told him, “I’ve paid you.” According to Taylor’s response, he stated, “You haven’t, mate.” The individual identified themselves as the manager. A representative from a certain entity has reported that they have not received payment from the recipient.
According to the user, it is likely that the money was given to another individual. The individual identified themselves as the manager. The individual pointed to a logo on their fleece and stated, “I’ve got ID.”
A trader who acted outside the law has been incarcerated following his capture on a Ring doorbell camera.
According to reports, after being confronted by a pensioner, Taylor allegedly threatened to send someone to the man’s location. The pensioner then stated that he would call the police, causing Taylor to flee the scene. The identity of the object referred to as ‘thingy’ remains unclear.
Taylor was arrested at his residence in Sandy Lane, Stourport, Worcestershire by West Mercia Police after a video was sent to them by the pensioner’s son. The individual refuted any involvement and asserted that they were dispatched to the location by others who had finished the task.
In a court of law, Taylor has been convicted of fraud for intentionally making false representations, acting with dishonesty, and with the intention of benefiting himself or someone else.
On Wednesday, following the trial at Worcester Magistrates’ Court, he was sentenced to 26 weeks in jail and was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £150.
The police are currently advising individuals to install comparable security systems to safeguard their residences and the residences of their loved ones, particularly if they are senior citizens.
Detective Constable Simon Lloyd expressed his satisfaction with the verdict and conveyed his hope that it would bring closure and reassurance to the victim and his family.
Authorities in West Mercia have issued a stern warning to criminals who prey on vulnerable individuals, stating that such behavior will not be tolerated. Law enforcement officials have vowed to exhaust all available resources in order to hold those responsible accountable for their actions.
According to the speaker, this case serves as a prime illustration of how home security cameras can safeguard people’s residences. The speaker is convinced that the evidence gathered through the cameras played a crucial part in the magistrates’ decision.