A man broke into a Liverpool home and stole a mobile phone and bank cards.
Dean McHale of no fixed abode, entered a home on Vandyke Street in Toxteth and stole bank cards and a mobile phone.
His crime spree carried on when he was found to be handling stolen items from a home on Halkyn Avenue, Sefton Park, including laptops, mobile phone and bank cards.
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Appearing in Liverpool Crown Cour t on Wednesday, February 2 McHale pleaded guilty to burglary, fraud and handling stolen goods.
The 39-year-old was sentenced to three years in prison.
Detective Inspector Tony O’Brien, who heads the Burglary Team (Operation Castle), said: “Being a victim of burglary can have a massive impact on the person and families affected as they have had their home invaded which is an awful experience to go through.
“I am pleased that McHale will now spend time behind bars for his actions and I would continue to encourage people to report any suspicious behaviour so we can take action.
“We are determined to keep reducing offences and the harm this causes across Merseyside, and we will act on information we receive.
“We encourage people to come forward if you know anything about suspected burglary and the sale of stolen goods where you are. We’ll act on all information provided. Burglary offences have decreased year on year across Merseyside thanks largely to Operation Castle, an operation targeted at reducing burglaries, bringing offenders to justice, and ultimately sparing residents the anguish of being a victim of burglary.
“We will continue to work proactively with communities and our partners to keep this progress going.”
Click here for advice and protection against burglary: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/advice-and-protection/burglary-and-theft/
You can also report any concerns to police on 999 if a crime is in progress, via 101, or via Twitter @MerPolCC.
You can also pass information via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org
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