Burglar stole property valued at £5k

MAIDENHEAD: A man who climbed through a window before stealing thousands of pounds worth of household goods has been jailed for three years.

Richard Cohen, 37, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to one count of burglary at Reading Crown Court on Friday, November 11.

On August 1 this year, Cohen climbed through a window to a property in Smithfield Road.

Whilst inside he took various household items including electrical items of a total value of more than £5,000.

The court sentenced Cohen to three years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the charges against him.

Investigating officer, Detective Constable Peter Hindley, based at Maidenhead police station, said: “I am pleased that Cohen has been sentenced to a significant time in prison, which will help to prevent future offending.

“The burglary Cohen committed has affected the victims beyond the value of the property stolen during this crime.”