Prolific burglar jailed for two years shortly after release from prison
A prolific burglar has been jailed for two years following a spree of thefts in Lancaster.
Shaun Roberts was found guilty at Lancaster Magistrates Court on Friday, January 3 after committing a burglary. The 31-year-old approached a business within Lancaster City Centre during the early hours of the morning, smashing the front doors and stealing money from within.
Roberts, of Wrexham, Wales, was identified by local neighbourhood officers as he had only just been released from prison. In October 2024, he was imprisoned for committing five burglaries of our local businesses in the city.
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For this offence, Roberts was jailed for 26 weeks. However, after being released early, he committed another burglary in the city.
As a result, he was sentenced for 24 months by the Magistrates and also ordered to pay £154 in costs.