Rohan Mcerlean
Burglary *
Sentence
40 months imprisonment
Rohan McErlean, 34, of Vincent Street, Coventry, went on a burglary spree including five burglaries at Samoan Joe’s Tiki Bar in Spon Street, Coventry, taking cash, alcohol, and electrical items. On February 6, he broke into the flat above the bar occupied by a soldier who was away, stealing watches, footwear, electrical items, aftershave, and documents including treasured certificates. He also participated in burglary at Akbars Indian Cuisine restaurant in The Butts, Coventry, on January 22, and The Railway Bar and Grill in Spon End on February 10, stealing cash and alcohol. Additionally, he burgled Atkins and Barker electrical repair shop in Albany Road, Earlsdon, stealing batteries, electrical items, and cash.
Pleaded guilty to eight charges of burglary. Had 42 convictions for 92 offences, including prior burglary at Atkins and Barker. Consumed by class A drugs, lost conscience due to desperation after relationship breakdown and death of close relative. Judge noted they were out of control due to drug addictions and daily stealing to feed them. Most serious burglary was into soldier's flat, stealing prized certificates possibly signed by the Queen.