Man who broke into two homes in Taunton jailed
36-year-old Jesse Lennox from Taunton pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary and asked for a shoplifting offence to be taken into consideration
A man who broke into two homes in Taunton's been handed a year-long prison sentence.
The 52-week prison sentence was handed to the defendant at Taunton Deane Magistrates Court yesterday (12 October) within hours of being apprehended by police.
It was heard he forced his way into a home in Moorland Place and committed a burglary in Outer Circle last month. During the two burglaries he stole money, tobacco and a bank card.
Jesse Lennox, who's 36 and from the town, pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary and asked for a shoplifting offence to be taken into consideration.
Police say they hope his sentence is a reminder that criminals can be expected to be dealt with 'robustly'.
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.”