Michael Bogle, 38, from Brent, who was assessed as a “high risk offender”, was captured on CCTV stealing from two supermarkets in north west London within 24 hours of being freed last Thursday from HMP Wandsworth.
Who’s surprised by this turn of events?
He reportedly had 16 previous convictions and to have been linked to more than 100 investigations.
Definitely someone who should have been kept behind bars.
Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, borough commander for Barnet, Brent and Harrow was so concerned about the case that he has raised the matter with local MPs and councillors.
Why? What can they do..? It’s Andy Burnham’s policy, not some local decision! The scofflaw even had the nerve to thank him for the chance to go robbing agin!
Bogle was released from the south west London prison last Thursday where he had served 78 days in prison after breaching a 32-week suspended sentence for shoplifting.Asked at the time for his message to Andy Burnham, Bogle said: “Keep the early release going. It’s good.”
DCS Williams added: “The concerning nature of the Early Release Scheme in this case was a known prolific offender being put back into the community, only to immediately re-offend. “Not only does this place communities at risk but puts demand straight back into policing who must arrest, investigate and put the individual into custody. “In this case, 27 officer hours were needed, leading to a cost of £1,887.”
But it’s only taxpayer money, Luke!
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