Derbyshire burglar jailed for three years after stealing car, PlayStations, iPads
A burglar has been jailed for three years and nine months having been found guilty of two break-ins in Derby this summer.
Giles Burnley, 52, of no fixed address, was sentenced at Derby Crown Court on Friday, September 18, for two counts of burglary, theft of a motor vehicle and driving without insurance.
Police Constable Maddison Gleghorn, who led the investigation, said: “The investigation team is pleased to see that Burnley has been given a sentence which reflects the seriousness of his offences.
“Burglary has a significant impact on victims in that there is a monetary and sentimental loss of stolen belongings - but also a feeling of unease at the knowledge that someone has invaded your privacy and the place where you should feel the safest at home.
“I would like to reassure members of the public that our dedicated team of officers will continue to work tirelessly to target offenders and ensure they feel the full force of the law.”
Burnley was caught after officers from the Neighbourhood Acquisitive Crime Team (NACT) reviewed CCTV footage which placed him at the scene of both incidents and behind the wheel of the stolen vehicle.
A property was broken into in Handford Street, Derby, on Friday, July 24, and a number of items including Nike trainers, firestick, two iPads, a rucksack, and PlayStation were taken. The Kia Sportage car was also stolen from the scene.
On Tuesday, July 28, another home in Brough Street, Derby, was broken into and a PlayStation 5, rucksack, AirPods and a phone were taken.
Burnley refused to answer any questions during his initial police interview. He later admitted all charges.