Man jailed for 11 years for robbery and burglary

A man has been jailed for 11 years after a forensic examination of his clothing linked him to multiple crimes.

Richard Clarke, 43, was sentenced to nine years for the robbery at Vale Service Station on 30 April 2024 and two years for being concerned in the supply of cannabis.

He was also sentenced at the Royal Court to a four-year concurrent sentence for the burglary of Doyle Motors Convenience Store on April 14 2024.

The Bailiwick of Guernsey said it would always "rigorously investigate" offences to ensure offenders were brought before the courts.

It said: "Digital forensics throughout the investigation assisted in proving Clarke's involvement in the offences.

"We would like to thank the member of the public who called the station to report clothing concealed nearby to the Doyle Motors incident.

"It was similar to that worn by the offender and forensic examination linked them to Clarke and subsequent CCTV inquiries around the area assisted in confirming his identity."

The victim of the robbery was awarded £1,000 seized from Clarke by way of compensation, the court said.

It added Clarke would also be subject to a four-year extended sentence licence for the robbery following his release from prison.

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