PC seems in courtroom to disclaim stealing money, jewelry and an influence software whereas on responsibility
A police constable appeared in court this morning to deny stealing cash jewellery and a drill while on duty.
PC Robert Davies, is alleged to have committed theft while working as an exhibits officer after a drugs raid at an address in Redditch, Worcestershire, in November 2023.
The 49-year-old PC, who works for Warwickshire Police, spoke only to confirm his name and to deny the charges during a brief hearing at Birmingham Crown Court.
PC Davies, who has spent 21 years with the force, is accused of two counts of theft involving cash, jewellery and a power tool.
A third charge alleges PC Davies stole £180 in cash ‘belonging to The Crown’ in February last year in Alcester, Warwickshire.
The bearded officer, dressed in a light grey sports jacket, white shirt and blue trousers, was told that his trial would not take place until May 30 2028 due to the backlog in the system.
An earlier hearing at the Magistrates Court was told that Davies was an exhibits officer as part of a team executing a drugs raid.
The raid recovered cannabis plants and lead to convictions of the householders but those in the house reported that a number of items were stolen during the search.
PC Robert Davies, who has spent 21 years with Warwickshire Police, appeared at Birmingham Crown Court (pictured) to deny three counts of theft all connected to his duties
Davies, of Alcester, was released on bail.
His Honour Peter Cooke, told him, ‘You were probably told beforehand that the trial was a long way off due to the backlog we are facing.’
A previous hearing was told that the defendant was a constable with 21 years of service and was alleged to have committed theft while working as an exhibits officer.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) announced last year that Davies is accused of three counts of theft contrary to sections one and seven of the Theft Act 1968.
The IOPC said in a statement: ‘The charges relate to the alleged theft of cash and property in the course of his duties.
‘An investigation was conducted by Warwickshire Police under the direction of the IOPC’s anti-corruption unit, which followed a referral by the force.’
