JAILED: Fife robber gagged elderly woman & tied her to a chair
Garry Roughley targeted the 76-year-old victim in a "shocking" robbery.
A former serviceman who tied up and robbed a 76-year-old in her Fife home is being jailed for six years.
Garry Roughley carried out the terrifying raid in Crossford back in May 2018 - and was only found more than two years later in Newcastle.
The 39-year-old will serve a further three years on licence following his release from prison.
"This was a truly appalling crime and one of the most shocking that I have experienced in over 22 years police service" - DI KELLY MCEWAN
Detective Inspector Kelly McEwan of Fife Division Public Protection Unit said: "This was a truly appalling crime and one of the most shocking that I have experienced in over 22 years police service.
"Garry Roughley left the elderly victim gagged and tied to a chair with no means of escape or summoning help.
"Had it not been for the good fortune of her neighbour spotting her light still on at a late hour and going to check on her, the consequences could have been catastrophic.
"This was a very distressing experience for her and although it is not something she will be able to forget, I hope that the sentencing will provide some comfort to her and her family."