Smirking South Yorkshire burglar ransacked home and stole engagement ring

James Chesterton
-Credit: (Image: Derbyshire Constabulary)


A smirking South Yorkshire burglar who crossed county lines to steal tens of thousands of pounds worth of property has been jailed.

James Chesterton, of East Avenue, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, broke into a house in Matlock, Derbyshire, on March 29 this year and made off with a large quantity of jewellery including an engagement ring, designer accessories, and ornaments.

DerbyshireLive reports that the 32-year-old was charged with burglary and theft and was remanded to appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates Court on April 11 and was further remanded into prison custody by the court.

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Chesterton, of East Avenue, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, admitted the offence and was sentenced on September 11 at Derby Crown Court.

He was jailed for two years and four months.