Bizarre case of robber 'who left name and address'
A man has denied using an imitation firearm in an attempted break-in and robbery at an elderly pensioner's home that saw him leave his name and address.
Colin Hill, 38, is accused of having an imitation pistol as well as a crow bar when he allegedly committed the attempted burglary and attempted robbery of a retired village neighbour.
The case against Hill involves allegations he called at the pensioner's home in Main Street, East Farndon, on the Northamptonshire border with Leicestershire on May 10 this year.
He denies making threats with the fake pistol before being allegedly disarmed by his would-be victim.
The prosecution also alleges Hill, of The Lealand in East Farndon left his name and address before leaving the scene.
He pleaded not guilty to possessing an imitation firearm with intent, having an offensive weapon, attempted burglary and attempted robbery.
Judge Richard Bray remanded Hill in custody for another two months to allow for a psychiatric report to be prepared.
The judge said: "A normal robber does not leave his name and address . . . that really would be a first for me.
"It evokes a cry for help. On one level, this is potentially very serious but on the other, it is very bizarre. The whole thing is bizarre. I think I will simply adjourn this case."
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