A BURGLAR who broke into two homes in Taunton has been jailed within hours of being arrested.
Jesse Lennox., 36, from Taunton, also admitted a separate shoplifting offence when he appeared at Taunton Magistrates' Court yesterday (Thursday, October 12) - the day after he had been detained by police
The court was told Lennox forced his way into a home in Moorland Place and committed a further burglary in Outer Circle last month.
During the two break ins he stole money, tobacco and a bank card.
He was sent down for 52 weeks by the magistrates after pleading guilty to two counts of burglary and asking for a shoplifting offence to be taken into consideration.
The officer in the case, PC Jim Card, said: “We are committed to bringing burglars to court and are pleased to see Lennox jailed within 24 hours of being arrested.
“Burglary is a serious offence and we hope the 52-week prison sentence handed out in this case is a reminder to criminals that they can expect be dealt with robustly.”
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