A BANK card fraudster who was collared by his victim after police failed to investigate properly has been jailed.
Joseph Khas, 27, was sent down for 35 weeks.
5Dad turned detective Scott tracked down the crook on his own after cops ignored his pleaCredit: Simon Jones
5Scott found CCTV footage of the man who was using his stolen bank cardCredit: Simon Jones
5After cops ignored the image, he posted it to Facebook where he was identified as Joseph KhasCredit: Simon JonesIt came after Scott Dunster, 38, turned detective when his car was broken into.
His wife’s purse with their joint account card was stolen — and used later in a chicken shop.
He identified and found the culprit after sharing CCTV images on social media when police said they were too busy to act.
He carried out a citizen’s arrest and wrestled Khas to the ground and police were called.
Serial offender Khas, of no fixed abode, was sentenced by Brighton JPs after admitting fraud and possessing cannabis.
Scott, from Eastbourne, said: “I am really happy that Joseph Khas has finally been put in prison, and that justice has been served.
“Not only for me and my family, but for all the other victims of his crimes.
“It’s concerning that it took a member of the public to catch him and it’s even more concerning that it was so simple to do.
“Since the story became public, I have been approached by many local people who knew him and knew of his previous convictions, and I struggle to accept that he was walking the streets for as long as he was.
“I hope that improvements can be made to the way in which petty crime is dealt by the police in the future.
“The whole situation should be learned from.”
5Scott pinned the crook to the ground with the help of security stewardsCredit: Simon Jones
5Joseph Khas pleaded guilty to fraud at Brighton Magistrates CourtCredit: Simon Jones
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