Prolific Doncaster burglar pair who targeted homes and cars are jailed
A serial Doncaster burglar who raided people's homes to steal their prized possessions has been jailed for over a decade after extensive analysis of forensics, CCTV and telecommunications data secured his conviction in court.
Troy-joe Frost, 20, of HMP Doncaster, carried out a series of 2-in-1 burglaries at properties across Doncaster.
A 2-in-1 burglary is when someone gains access to a property and steals the car keys for a vehicle, with Frost committing four of these offences at different properties.
He was jailed alongside Keenan Butler, who was also involved in burglaries in Doncaster.
Frost donned a mask or balaclava in an attempt to obscure his identity, but after spotting a pattern in offending and combing through CCTV evidence, detectives were able to positively identify him as a suspect.
Extensive telecommunications work corroborated Frost's involvement and when he was arrested, clothing and footwear was seized providing a match to what he was wearing in the CCTV footage.
Frost, who was already serving a sentence in prison for breaching his licence, was handed a 12-year prison sentence at Sheffield Crown Court on Monday (1 December).
He pleaded guilty to two aggravated burglaries - one of which was in Lincolnshire - five burglaries, three thefts of a motor vehicle, one count of theft from a person and one count of attempted burglary.
Frost was sentenced alongside Butler, 27, of no fixed abode, who admitted his part in one burglary and another attempted burglary. He pleaded guilty to burglary, theft from a person and attempted burglary, receiving a two-year prison sentence.
Detective Constable Mark Parry said: "The panic, fear and turmoil caused by having your home invaded by criminals is something no one should ever have to endure, and I am pleased a comprehensive investigation encompassing eight incidents between October 2024 and March 2025 has now resulted in two prison sentences.
"I want to thank all the victims and witnesses for the big role they played in securing these convictions for Frost and Butler.
"Their diligent reporting of what had happened and their cooperation in providing footage and evidence to detectives has resulted in justice being served and I hope it gives the victims of these crimes some comfort after going through what must have been a traumatic ordeal."
To report a burglary to police, you can do so by calling 101 or making a report via the SYP website. If a burglary or any other crime is in progress, always call 999.