Armed robber Craig Pittaway was dubbed “Lego Man” by shop workers for his tendency to steal the building-block sets. The 39-year-old mainly targeted B&M stores around Leeds and either pulled out a knife when challenged by security, or threatened to. He was jailed for six years and given a five-year CBO, which bans him from Kirkstall Retail Park and all B&M shops in West Yorkshire.placeholder image
Armed robber Craig Pittaway was dubbed “Lego Man” by shop workers for his tendency to steal the building-block sets. The 39-year-old mainly targeted B&M stores around Leeds and either pulled out a knife when challenged by security, or threatened to. He was jailed for six years and given a five-year CBO, which bans him from Kirkstall Retail Park and all B&M shops in West Yorkshire. | WYP / YEP

11 callous criminals locked up in Leeds this week including 'Lego Man' armed robber

Here are 11 callous criminals who were locked up in Leeds this week.

Their crimes include an armed robber, dubbed “Lego Man” by shop workers for his tendency to steal the building-block sets.

Also locked up at Leeds Crown Court this week, was a violent thug who punched and throttled his partner after she asked him to make breakfast.

View our gallery below for the full round-up of criminals locked up in Leeds this week...

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