More than two thirds of thefts are ‘never solved’ – BBC News
‘More than two thirds of police investigations into thefts and burglaries have been closed with no suspect ever being identified.’
BBC News, 18th July 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: burglary
Burglary sentencing guideline assessment published – Sentencing Council
‘The Council has published an assessment of its burglary sentencing guideline which came into force in January 2012. It follows an initial assessment published in 2016 and details the results of further analysis on the impact of the guideline.’
Burglar who targeted the elderly jailed for longer – Attorney General’s Office
‘A burglar who targeted the elderly has sentence increased to 7 years and 6 months following ULS referral.’
Attorney General's Office, 7th July 2017
Source: www.gov.uk
Judge mugged at champagne bottle-point by thief who demanded kiss goodbye, court hears – Daily Telegraph
‘High Court judge was mugged at champagne bottle-point by a thief who then demanded a kiss goodbye, a court has heard.’
Daily Telegraph, 30th May 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Seven men jailed for total of 92 years for ATM explosion raids – The Guardian
‘A gang of seven men that caused explosions at cash machines around England and Scotland has been jailed for a total of 92 years.’
The Guardian, 20th April 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Halstead boiling water burglary duo jailed for life – BBC News
‘Two “barbaric” men have each been given life sentences for beating a couple and dousing them with boiling water during a burglary at their home.’
BBC News, 3rd April 2017
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‘Dangerous’ cat killer teen held in young offenders institute – BBC News
‘A teenager who stole cats from an animal sanctuary to use as “live bait” for his dogs has been sent to a young offenders institute for 30 months.’
BBC News, 23rd January 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman guilty of Letchworth casserole dish murder – BBC News
‘A woman who killed her half-sister with a chicken-shaped casserole dish while disguised in a goatee beard and wig has been found guilty of murder.’
BBC News, 19th December 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Burglaries where window left open should not be investigated, police chief suggests – The Guardian
‘A senior police officer has been criticised for suggesting some burglaries should not be investigated if doors and windows have been left open. Phil Kay, assistant chief constable of Leicestershire police, said he would “far rather” officers focus on preventing crime and protecting the public than investigate break-ins where carelessness may have played a role.’
The Guardian, 17th October 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Two burglars due to be sentenced after torturing couple – The Guardian
‘A pair of burglars are facing prison after torturing a wealthy couple in their home before making off with £20,000 in cash, gold ornaments and silverware. John McCarthy, 35, and Richard Leslie, 37, were among a gang who terrified the couple during a night-time raid in November 2014.’
The Guardian, 7th July 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Teenager becomes first child in UK to be fitted with court-ordered GPS tracker – The Independent
‘A 15-year-old boy has been ordered to wear a GPS tracking device that will allow police to track where he is at all times following a string of criminal offences. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will be the first young offender in the country to be monitored in this way.’
The Independent, 20th June 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
What happens when you’re deported to Britain? – BBC News
‘A widowed mother-of-five who has lived in Australia for most of her life is facing deportation to the UK. What awaits her when she gets off the plane, asks Claire Bates.’
BBC News, 24th May 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Hatton Garden heist ringleader Brian Reader jailed – BBC News
‘The ringleader of the £14m Hatton Garden heist in London has been jailed for more than six years.’
BBC News, 21st March 2016
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Gang of men sentenced for Hatton Garden raid – BBC News
‘Five men have been jailed for up to seven years for the £14m Hatton Garden safety deposit box jewellery raid.’
BBC News, 9th March 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
High Court: you can beat up a burglar without breaching their human rights – Daily Telegraph
‘Householders can use a “disproportionate” level of force to protect themselves against intruders in their home, the High Court has confirmed in a landmark ruling.’
Daily Telegraph, 16th January 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Knickers stealing Devon man is jailed – BBC News
‘A serial underwear thief stole knickers from homes and washing lines 120 times, a court heard.’
BBC News, 6th January 2016
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Northern burglary gang receive increased prison sentences – Attorney General’s Office
‘The Court of Appeal has today increased the unduly lenient sentences of Richard Copeland, Glenn Milburn and Ian Froom for a spate of burglaries in the north east of England.’
Attorney General’s Office, 10th December 2015
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
Convicted burglar could be freed after claiming DNA came from identical twin – The Independent
‘A man is hoping to overturn his burglary conviction by disputing DNA evidence on the grounds that he is an identical twin.’
The Independent, 27th October 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Women jailed for stealing friend’s rare teddy bears worth £37k and selling them on eBay – Daily Telegraph
‘Rachel Reynolds and Claire Cunningham take around 100 of the Steiff toys and sell them for fraction of value on internet auction site.’
Daily Telegraph, 21st September 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Police should visit burglary victims, crime minister says – BBC News
‘Police officers should always attend the homes of burglary victims, the crime minister has said. Mike Penning said he disagreed with comments by the head of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, who said the public should not expect to see an officer after a break-in.’
BBC News, 15th September 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
