Burglar caught on CCTV breaking into Castleford home before stealing sentimental jewellery
🚨 Police have released footage of the burglar caught on camera
A burglar forced his way into a Castleford home before stealing sentimental jewellery - and was caught on CCTV.
Patrick Nicholson was sentenced to five years in prison for the break-in where a couple’s jewellery was taken.
Nicholson broke into a house on Spittal Hardwick Lane at around lunchtime on July 30 before making off with a jewellery box containing personal items of sentimental and financial value belonging to the homeowners.
The 41-year-old, of no fixed address, was forensically linked to the burglary and charged, West Yorkshire Police said.
Appearing before Leeds Crown Court for sentencing on Wednesday September 16, Nicholson - who admitted burglary - was jailed for five years.