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CRIME NOVELIST PUTS HIS EXPERTISE TO GOOD USE
North East writer chases down thief and recovers stolen mobile phone
A NORTH-EAST crimewriter turned crime fighter yesterday to stop a would-be thief in his tracks and recover a stolen mobile phone.
Lance Black, whose first book Direct Action was set in a drug-addled Aberdeen rife with antisocial behaviour, chased down the perpetrator
after he swiped the device from Judy Armstrong — an employee at the Union Street Orange shop.
The 39-year-old, who is more used to penning the crime scenarios, said his brave act should be used as an example that people can stand up to antisocial behaviour
in the city.
He said: “I have a bee in my bonnet about antisocial behaviour.
“I was in the shop and this guy looked a bit shifty. When he left, I asked the girl on the
counter if he had taken anything, and it turned out he had stolen the girl’s own phone from next to the till.
“I could see him about 100 yards away outside the shop, so I chased him down and managed to get the phone back and returned it to the girl.”
He added: “I suppose I’m trying to get the message across that people can stand up to antisocial behaviour.
“Of course, the police can’t be everywhere 24 hours a day so you’ve got to stand up to it, within reason.”
Mr Black, who lives in the city’s Mannofield district, is gearing up to publish Terror, a follow up to Direct Action.
The book follows acting chief constable David Ross, an undercover cop, who discovers a conspiracy of terror that threatens to destroy Scotland.
DIRECT ACTION
ISBN 978-0-09555-45009
TERROR
ISBN 978-0-09555-45016
If you can’t find the books please email Lance at: lance.black@yahoo.com
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