Feeling insecure after burglary

MAIDENHEAD: A man who stole expensive items from first-time homeowners while the occupants were sleeping has been convicted at court.

Richard Cohen, 37, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, October 18 to one count of burglary at Reading Crown Court.

Between July 31 and August 1, he entered a property in Smithfield Road through a window whilst the occupants were sleeping, stealing laptops, a gaming console and some designer items such as sunglasses and a handbag.

Cohen has been remanded in custody to appear for sentencing on a date to be set.

Police said that the house burgled had only just been purchased by first-time buyers and Cohen’s actions had left them feeling ‘insecure’ in their home.