Two hungry burglars have been jailed after being caught on camera at a McDonald's drive-thru in Gateshead.
Police were alerted to a burglary at an address in the Wardley area, where a number of valuables had been taken, including £1,500 in cash and a set of car keys on Thursday, April 25.
Two men matching the victim’s descriptions were captured a week later on CCTV at a McDonald’s drive-thru in a "vehicle of interest". Later that day, police began pursuing the vehicle before bringing it to a stop.
The driver, Jordan Scott, attempted to flee the scene but was successfully located in the Leam Lane area on a farm, hiding within a pig pen. Meanwhile, the passenger was later arrested at an address in the Whitehills area.
Scott, 24, of Lingley Gardens, Gateshead and Carl Hodgson, 28, of Grange Villa, County Durham, appeared at Newcastle Crown Court on Tuesday (July 16) each charged with one count of burglary.
Both pleaded guilty, with Hodgson receiving a 15-month prison sentence, while Scott was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment.
Praising the Gateshead Serious Organised and Acquisitive Crime Team, Detective Sergeant Ian Ritchie, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is great example of everyone pulling together to achieve a positive outcome for the community.
“Burglary can have a significant impact on property owners and the surrounding area, so it’s crucial we find those responsible and stop them in their tracks.
“The team was relentless in its efforts to bring these offenders in. It demonstrates that we, as a Force, take matters such as this very seriously and will act on your concerns.
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“We would also like to remind people to remain vigilant by locking exterior windows and doors and keeping valuables out of sight.”
Anyone who has seen something suspicious in their area can get in touch with Northumbria Police by sending a private message on social media, visiting the live chat on their website or by completing a crime update form.
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