An intruder has actually been secured after trespassing in a house in an ‘attempted puppy theft’.
Alan Hubbersty will invest Christmas behind bars for the event, which occurred around the corner from his own house.
The 46-year-old appeared prior to Chester Crown Court on Monday, December 5, to stand trial over a charge of residence theft.
He altered his plea to guilty on the day, and the case continued to sentence.
Oliver King, prosecuting, informed the court how the offense took place on June 17 this year in Latchford.
Hubbersty, as an intruder, went into a residence on Ashfield Gardens with intent to take therein.
At around 8.40 pm, authorities were contacted us to reports of a robbery at an address on the street.
The victim reported that they had actually experienced Alan Hubbersty climbing up into a space of a home on Ashfield Gardens.
It is thought he was trying to take a puppy as he remained in ownership of a ‘animal bag’.
Hubbersty was understood to the victims and was seen to run off with 2 guys.
Quickly after, the accused was apprehended and consequently charged with theft.
Hubbersty, of Charlton Street in Latchford, was sentenced by recorder Alexandra Simmonds to 45 months in jail.
