Jail for burglar who targeted 74-year-old
Jerry Johnson, 49, of Chimney Corner, Kempston Hardwick, Bedfordshire, pleaded guilty to one count of burglary at Aylesbury Crown Court on Thursday (August 2).
He was sentenced to a total of two years and five months imprisonment the same day.
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Hide AdThe court heard that on June 8, Johnson approached the victim, a 74-year-old man, and offered gardening work which was accepted.
Johnson then returned to the address in Bletchley and entered the property before stealing a safe containing jewellery.
Det Con Kerry Mitchell said: “We advise people to always use reputable tradespersons that you trust and have provided you with written quotes.”