Two men and a woman have been jailed for a robbery that netted just £15, a Nokia mobile phone, and a gold-coloured vape device. Sadie Metcalfe, 32, Luke Clayton, 45, and Lloyd Fitzgerald, 29, were sentenced on July 3 at York Crown Court. Metcalfe received 42 months in prison, while Clayton and Fitzgerald were each sentenced to 38 months.
Details of the Robbery
The court heard that the victim was at a home on Seamer Road in Scarborough, knowing Metcalfe socially. Clayton and Fitzgerald, the latter referring to himself as “M”, emerged from the kitchen and threatened the victim. The victim was assaulted with objects including a gold vodka bottle and a mirror, resulting in a knocked-out tooth. He was then forced to hand over his belongings: a gold vape, a Nokia phone, and £15 cash. Despite complying, the offenders continued searching him.
Investigation and Arrests
After the victim escaped and reported the crime at Scarborough Police Station, Yorkshire Police launched an investigation. The victim named Metcalfe and Clayton directly and provided a detailed description of the third suspect, later identified as Fitzgerald through a video identification procedure. Officers seized a gold vodka bottle and two mirrors believed used in the attack. The stolen vape and cash were recovered from Clayton upon his arrest.
Court Proceedings
All three defendants pleaded guilty at their first court appearance on May 11, 2026. In a personal statement read in court, the victim said: “Before this offence, I was independent and trusted people, particularly those I considered friends. I attended the location believing I was meeting people I know, but instead I was robbed. Being lured there by individuals I trusted has had a significant impact on me. This incident has left me feeling vulnerable, isolated, and unable to live the life I previously had. The effects are still ongoing, and I fear they may continue for a long time yet.”
Police Comment
Detective Constable Sam Rivers of North Yorkshire Police’s Scarborough and Ryedale CID said: “This was a terrifying ordeal for the victim, who was left with several injuries, including the loss of a tooth. These three individuals thought they could intimidate and assault someone for little more than a mobile phone, a vape and £15 in cash. Violence and intimidation of this nature are completely unacceptable. No one should be subjected to such an ordeal, and we’ll keep doing everything we can to make sure offenders are caught, taken to court, and held accountable. I am pleased with the sentences handed down at court, and that all three are now behind bars where they can no longer pose a risk to the public.”
