Prison for 'crime show' burglar
A prolific burglar who admitted committing nearly 400 robberies in Nottinghamshire has been given a 12-year jail sentence.
More here.
"Police said they first spotted a pattern to a series of burglaries at well-secured houses more than four years ago...Nottinghamshire Police only caught Brookes after he dropped a torch during a raid, allowing officers to arrest him in February having gleaned his DNA".
I think this is what is called a one man crime wave. The crime rate should go down in this area now, and the crime solving stats will look good. However, once again it is not great detective work but an error on the part of the criminal which led to his capture.
jailhouselawyer,
ReplyDeleteGreat detective work is often hindered by legal requirements. Knowing is one thing, having evidence to arrest/charge is another.
Yours & Rocky's recent experiences were exceptions - unsubstantiated allegations.
An eagle eye detective brought Jack the Ripper to justice - he noticed gap in bite marks left on victims matched the killer's.
I didn't know Jack the Ripper was brought to justice. Anyway, one swallow doesn't make a Summer.
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