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A burglar who snatched home keys by way of a cat flap has been jailed for 3 years.
Daniel Meade, 43, used the keys to unlock the again door of an tackle in Dagenham, London at round 5.30pm on August 27.
He approached the again door after slipping down a aspect path and climbing by way of a bush, the Met Police stated.
After coming into the house Meade stole numerous gadgets together with fragrance, toys and a purse earlier than making his escape.
Nevertheless, police have been known as to the scene because the home-owner watched the incident unfold on a live-feed from her telephone
Officers swiftly situated and arrested him.
Laptop Adam Sparrow, East Space Command Unit, stated it was a ‘scary ordeal’ for the sufferer.
‘This was a really scary ordeal for the sufferer who was not at dwelling however was capable of see him by way of CCTV,’ he stated.
‘She known as us and we have been shortly on scene to arrest him. Meade has an extended historical past of offending, together with housebreaking offences.
‘Many burglaries are opportunistic, as is the case right here.
‘I might advise Londoners to maintain storage of their private gadgets effectively out of sight and attain of any thieves, in addition to investing in deterrents comparable to lighting and CCTV – the provision of which left Meade with no selection however to plead responsible right here.’
Meade, of Higher Rainham Street, Havering, was taken into custody and jailed at Snaresbrook Crown Courtroom on October 27 after pleading responsible to housebreaking.
He was additionally fined £228.
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