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Lanarkshire man jailed after stealing car from woman who had left its engine running

A woman had her car stolen after leaving it with the engine running in a bid to defrost the windows.

Nathan Gordon drove off but was caught later that morning due to CCTV.

Gordon, 27, was jailed for 14 months at Hamilton Sheriff Court. He admitted stealing the vehicle in Montalto Avenue, Motherwell, on March 5.

Gordon also admitted driving while unfit through drink or drugs and without insurance, refusing to provide a blood specimen and spitting at a cop.

Chloe O’Hara, prosecuting, said: “The female car owner went out to start the engine at 5.25am before going to work.

“She left it to defrost and went back into the house. The car door was open with the engine still running.

“She then saw the car being driven away and contacted the police immediately.”

CCTV showed Gordon stealing the car and getting out in the town’s Draffen Court.

When police officers found him he was unsteady on his feet and slurring his words.

He was arrested and spat at a police officer who was closing the door of his cell, but missed.

Defence agent Ian Scott said Gordon, a former soldier, has issues with drugs and alcohol.

The solicitor added: “From time to time he over-consumes and does things that are more than stupid.”

Sheriff Ray Small said Gordon has a bad record for crimes of dishonesty, but agreed to backdate the 14-month stretch as he has been in custody since March.

The sheriff also banned him from driving for 20 months.

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