By Samantha Jones-
A burglar from Cambridgeshire has been jailed for an extra year after his DNA and footprints linked him to the scenes. In one burglary he made off with around £22,000 of jewellery.
Shane Smith, 38, (pictured)of no fixed abode, was sentenced to six years in prison for a burglary that took place back in 2020. However, his sentence was increased by another year after he pleaded guilty at Petersborough Court to three other burglaries in which he was connected to the scene, and for which h thereafter pleaded guilty.
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The burglaries took place in Haviland Way, Cambridge, St Neots Road, Eltisley and Gamlingay Road, Waresley back in June 2020. On each occasion, Smith used tools found in the garden or sheds of the properties to prise open windows.
During one of the burglaries, Smith stole around £22,000 of jewellery.
Police linked Smith to the three burglaries after his footprints were left at the first two properties and his DNA was found on garden tools and on the dressing table of the last property.
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Research shows that most burglars consider many factors when committing a burglary, including the existence of an alarm system, the proximity of nearby traffic or onlookers, open windows, and prior intelligence gathered about the property they intend to target. Many burglars are school drop outs with very low employment prospects, but who are still capable of working. They usually live in deprived areas and are affected by peer group pressure.
One police officer on the grounds of anonymity told The Eye Of Media.Com that burglary is a terrifying problem for many residents in various parts of the Uk, adding that not enough is taught in schools about the scourge of crimes like burglary and the fact that a high percentage of burglars are school failures.
”Such information can be used to encourage pupils from as early as primary school to take their education seriously”, the highly ranked female police officer told this publication.
Sergeant James Rabbett, from the Southern Acquisitive Crime Team, said: “Following his conviction in 2020, Smith refused to co-operate with police investigating this new series. However, with forensic work including ANPR and CCTV we were able to bring these further offences before the courts.
“Burglary is a priority for the force and we hope this case demonstrates the lengths we will go to get justice for all of our victims.”
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