Crook admits Hartlepool burglary of man in his 80s where £5,000 of property was stolen

Michael Andrew Metcalfe, 33, pleaded guilty to the burglary in Hutton Avenue, Hartlepool, on June 15, when he appeared at Teesside Magistrates Court.

He stole photographic equipment and biscuits valued at £5,000.

Cleveland Police said officers from the Hartlepool response team, CID and forensics worked together to investigate and arrest Metcalfe, of West View Road, Hartlepool.

He will be sentenced at Teesside Crown Court later.

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