Burglar jailed for £30,000 of thefts from Hampshire and Dorset homes
41 year old Andrew Donoghue has been sentenced for seven burglaries
A burglar has been jailed for five years, after he stole jewellery worth almost £30,000 from homes in Hampshire and Dorset.
4\1 year old Andrew Donoghue of no fixed abode, broke into seven properties, taking gift vouchers and computer equipment in addition to jewellery and watches.
He was charged with six counts of burglary dwelling and theft; one count of burglary dwelling with intent to steal; and one count of attempted burglary dwelling with intent to steal.
Donoghue pleaded guilty to all offences and was sentenced at Winchester Crown Court.
His offences included:
- 24th April - Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth - stole jewellery, cameras, computer equipment and gold and silver coins
- 3rd May - Woodfield Drive, Winchester - attempted break, nothing was reported stolen
- 8th May - Sandy Lane, Colehill - stole jewellery
- 17th May - Bernard Avenue, Four Marks - stole jewellery
- 17th May - Blackberry Lane, Four Marks - stole gift vouchers, a mobile phone and jewellery
- 17th May - Siskin Close, Bishop’s Waltham - stole jewellery and watches
- 17th May - Warnford Road, Corhampton - stole jewellery
DS Adam Knight, from Hampshire Police, said:
“Andrew Donoghue’s crime spree was targeted and brazen and I would like to thank the officers and staff who worked hard to gather the evidence against him.
“Breaking into someone’s home and stealing their property is an intrusive crime which causes immeasurable distress to its victims, and we do not underestimate the impact that this has on those who are affected.
“We work really hard to ensure that those who commit these crimes face the consequences of their actions. I hope that this result helps the victims of these burglaries to move forward and we will continue doing everything we can to support those affected by burglary and bring offenders before the courts.”