Truro Man Jailed for Causing Over £4,000 of Damage to Vehicles

A man from Truro has been jailed after admitting to damaging vehicles in two early morning incidents that left owners with repair bills totalling more than £4,000.

Prison Sentence for Repeated Criminal Damage

Roger Duque, 39, of St Thomas Close, appeared at Truro Magistrates Court where he pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal damage. He was sentenced to six months in prison, reduced to four due to his early plea.

The offences took place on 6th September and 31st October 2025, when Roger targeted vehicles parked in residential areas during the early hours.

PS Dave Pearce, who supported the investigation, said:
“I welcome this outcome from the court. Our neighbourhood team worked closely alongside the community and partner agencies to secure this conviction.
“We hope that this will bring some relief to the local community who have suffered as a result of Rogues behaviour.
“Our officers will continue to work with partners and the courts to prevent the reoccurrence of future offending.”

Damage Spanned Multiple Panels and Tyres

The court heard that in one of the incidents, Roger used a metal tool to create extensive scratches across several panels of a car, including the bonnet, door and roof. In the second incident, he punctured a tyre and scratched the driver’s side door of another vehicle.

Police Urge Victims to Report Damage

Devon and Cornwall Police are urging anyone affected by criminal damage to report it.
You can report crimes directly to the police through the link:
Report a crime | Devon & Cornwall Police

Support for victims is also available at victimcare-dc.org, where you can find advice on your rights and the criminal justice process.
Victim Support can be contacted on 08 08 16 89 111, and Devon and Cornwall Police’s Victim Care Unit is available on 01392 475900.