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Man caught with 'nicked Chinese meal' in Johnstone

The man was reportedly found in possession of a stolen Chinese meal <i>(Image: Stock)</i>
The man was reportedly found in possession of a stolen Chinese meal (Image: Stock)
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A man was caught with a "nicked Chinese takeaway" after a "delivery driver was robbed" in Johnstone.

The incident allegedly happened at around 9.30pm on Wednesday, October 22, after a man was observed kicking in the door and gaining entry to a takeaway on Beith Road.

Police then received a report of a man threatening a delivery driver and robbing the driver of a Chinese takeaway.

Cops attended the scene and allegedly traced the man within the takeaway, who was reportedly in possession of the Chinese meal. 

He was charged with robbery, theft by housebreaking and possession of class B drugs.

The man was subsequently arrested and charged. He was held in custody to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court.

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