A Glasgow man was caught stealing diesel from his own work van.
Colin Smith was employed as an HGV driver on April 27, 2024, when he was captured on CCTV parking on the side of Clydesmill Place in the industrial estate.
He was seen pulling out a 20-litre container from the bushes, removing the fuel cap of his work van and filling the can with fuel.
After this, he was observed to take out another 10-litre container and fill that up with diesel as well.
The security footage was reviewed after managers at the company noticed irregularities in the system they use to check on their drivers.
Using Smith's unique employee number, they were able to see that he had stopped his vehicle repeatedly for a short time on Clydesmill Place, seemingly for no reason.
They spoke to the 56-year-old and reported the theft to police.
Smith went to the police station on June 6, 2024, where he was cautioned and charged.
The value of the missing diesel was estimated at £50.
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Smith appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court this week after he pleaded guilty to stealing a quantity of fuel.
His lawyer stated: "He was dismissed and lost his employment, which is a serious punishment already. His career came to an end.
"He fell into temptation but he is regretful and remorseful.
"He pleaded guilty on the first occasion. He has PTSD and mental health problems and analogous convictions from the 1990s.
"Since then, he had one more."
Sheriff Simone Sweeney sentenced the Eask Kilbride resident to 12 months' supervision.
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