Christmas behind bars for burglar who stole car in raid

A 28-year-old man has been jailed after pleading guilty to burglary and attempted burglary.
By Newsroom
Published 11th Dec 2020, 11:48 BST
Updated 11th Dec 2020, 16:12 BST
Christopher Hope, 28, of no fixed abode was sentenced to to years and six months in prison.Christopher Hope, 28, of no fixed abode was sentenced to to years and six months in prison.
Christopher Hope, 28, of no fixed abode was sentenced to to years and six months in prison.

Christopher Hope, 28, of no fixed abode was sentenced to two years and six months in prison on Tuesday, December 8, after pleading guilty to one burglary and two attempted burglaries.

The incidents occurred in the Billingham area on Friday 16th October.

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A vehicle was stolen as a result of the burglary which has now been given back to the owner.

Detective Constable Kevin Middleton from Stockton CID said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the public who came forward with CCTV following the incidents as it is thanks to them that Hope was convicted.

“I hope the sentence given to him is a clear warning to others that we will not tolerate burglaries and attempted burglaries.

“People’s possessions belong to them and they should never be at risk of being damaged or stolen because of the mindless acts of individuals like Christopher Hope.”

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