TEENAGE burglar Simon Downham used a credit card to open the lock on a neighbour s flat and then stole £900 worth of property. But he left a set of finger prints behind – and when he was arrested almost all his haul was still inside his Wisbech home. Appe
TEENAGE burglar Simon Downham used a credit card to open the lock on a neighbour's flat and then stole £900 worth of property.
But he left a set of finger prints behind - and when he was arrested almost all his haul was still inside his Wisbech home.
Appearing before Fenland magistrates on Tuesday, 18-year-old Downham, of Brancaster Court, admitted burglary. He stole a stereo system, DVDs, jewellery and ornaments. Only the ornaments were not recovered, because Downham had sold them.
"The owner was not present, there was no ransacking and some of the stolen items were recovered," said solicitor John Clarke.
Sentencing was adjourned until October 30.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here