Burglar nabbed by his prints (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Burglar nabbed by his prints

4:56pm Friday 9th May 2008 in

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A burglar who made off with almost £2,000 worth of property from a Bradford householder left his fingerprints at the scene, a court heard today.

Sean Dooley, 20, of East Avenue, Keighley, admitted being part of a team which broke into the home in Kite Mews, Allerton, on October 22 last year.

Prosecutor Paul Nicholson told Bradford Crown Court yesterday an untidy search was made after a window was forced.

The raiders' £1,970 haul was never recovered.

Dooley, who left his prints on DVDs at the house, told police he was paid £20 to be look-out.

He then admitted going into the property and helping to bag up stolen items.

Dooley was given credit for his guilty plea.

He had no previous convictions.

He was given a 12-month community sentence, with supervision and 100 hours' unpaid work.

Judge Roger Scott warned him any breach would lead to eight months' custody.