A COVENTRY man has been jailed following a burglary in Stratford.
Adrian Paul Rodgers of Golden Eagle Close was sentenced at Warwickshire Crown Court to two years and four months in prison after pleading guilty to burgling a house in Stratford.
The 40-year-old was arrested after he broke into a house on St George’s Close on October 5 and stole a laptop and mobile phone.
A witness called Warwickshire Police and gave a full description of Rodgers and the items he had stolen.
Police arrived on the scene within minutes and found Rodgers with the laptop.
Insp Dave Kettle said: “This case was an excellent example of the community and community police officers working together to take an offender off the streets.
“The witness had the composure and sense to call the police immediately, providing us with an excellent description of the incident and the offender.
“PCSO Tandy was quickly on the scene and obtained a significant statement that helped to secure his charge and conviction.
“Thanks to all the information provided our offender management unit were in a position to carry out a prompt investigation that ensured he was charged and remanded within 24 hours.
“Well done to everyone involved.”
