Doncaster burglar stole motorcycle which had been a gift from the victim's late wife
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Brandon Scott, aged 22, of Ingram Road, Dunscroft, Doncaster, and another alleged offender stole the motorcycle from the rear of a home on Lodge Court, Hatfield, Doncaster, before stealing a KTM road bicycle from the conservatory at the property.
Richard Davies, prosecuting, said the owner woke to find a conservatory door window had been smashed and the bicycle valued at £2,500 had been stolen and his motorcycle valued at £4,000 had been taken.
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Hide AdMr Davies added: “His wife had passed away previously due to cancer and the motorbike which was stolen was her last gift to him and it had great sentimental value.”
Scott sold the bicycle and when the person who bought it advertised it to sell the bicycle was spotted by the complainant, according to Mr Davies.
The defendant handed himself in after he realised people were looking for him and he told police the motorcycle, which has never been recovered, had been dumped after it would not start.
Scott, who has previous convictions, pleaded guilty to the overnight burglary which happened between February 29 and March 1.
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Hide AdChris Brewin, defending, said Scott who has stopped using cannabis and does not drink had struggled after the end of a relationship.
Mr Brewin added: “He’s remorseful and wants to lead a law-abiding life and he’s really worried about going to prison.”
Recorder Chris Smith told Scott: “Burglaries of houses causes particular distress to home-owners because they want to feel safe in their own homes and if they wake up in the morning to find doors or windows smashed they never feel safe again.”
He added: “The victim’s wife had died and left him that motorcycle as one of her lasting gifts and it’s been completely lost as a result of your dishonesty and that compounds the understandable feelings of injustice that your victim feels.”
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Hide AdRecorder Smith sentenced Scott to two years and four months of custody. The court heard no action has been taken against Scott’s alleged accomplice.