A Swindon man has been jailed for four years and six months following a burglary in which he stole a vehicle.
Oliver Reed, aged 44, formerly of Bowood Road, broke into a house in Faringdon Road between 12.45pm and 1pm on 13 March 2017, and stole a number of electronic items including an iPad and laptop. He also stole a set of car keys and a Peugeot 107 which was parked outside.
The vehicle was later located on the same day in Crawford Close.
Reed was charged with burglary and taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent and today pleaded guilty at Swindon Crown Court.
PC Jonathan Kilburn said: “This is a great result for officers from the Community Policing Team who carried out enquiries to locate both the vehicle and Reed, who was swiftly arrested.
“We understand how distressing burglaries can be for the victims – often it is items of significant financial value that are stolen, but sometimes it can be sentimental items that are impossible to replace.
“In this case, a number of electrical items were stolen, as well as the victim’s vehicle.
“I am pleased with the custodial sentence handed out to Reed and would like to thank all the officers involved in this investigation, as well as the victim who has been patient while officers have carried out the investigation and put this man before the courts.
“I hope the sentence sends out a strong message to others intent on engaging in such criminality that we will carry out extensive enquiries to ensure justice is done.”
