Men who broke into elderly woman's home in Guildford jailed
The incident happened in July this year
Two men are behind bars after they broke into an elderly woman's home in Guildford.
Mark Chatfield of West Clandon and Joe Mobey of Aldershot Road in Guildford pleaded guilty to burglary and were sentenced to three years and four months in prison.
In July the pair broke into the 76 year old's home helping themselves to cash, wallets, and watches.
They had used a ladder that a neighbour had left out to get into a first-floor bedroom window.
The victim was home at the time and police say she was terrified.
the neighbours called the police, and officers arrived at the scene whilst the burglars were still at the property.
Chatfield and Mobey were apprehended by officers and the stolen items returned to the victim.
PC Brooks-Kent, the investigating officer, said:
“This was a really frightening incident for the victim, who not only had her house invaded but was left feeling unsafe in her own home.
"The quick thinking of the neighbour, resulted in us being able to apprehend the burglars there and then, with no financial loss to the victim.
"Burglary is a concern for most of us and it will not be tolerated. Surrey Police will do everything possible to secure a conviction for every case that comes our way.”