Peterborough Burglar Caught After Cash Card Crime Spree
Milan Sivak, 24, targeted a ground-floor flat in Peterborough city centre in the early hours of 12 January 2020. The victim only realised something was wrong when he received a text from his bank alerting him to suspicious card use just 18 minutes after waking up at 8am.
Rucksack and Cash Stolen in Dawn Raid
Checking his flat, the man found his rucksack missing. Inside were his wallet, £250 in cash, sunglasses, and other valuables. Further investigation revealed unauthorised spending of £46 on other bank cards.
CCTV Snags Suspect in Shop Fraud
Police reviewed CCTV footage from the stores where the fraudulent transactions occurred. They spotted Sivak and an accomplice entering the shops. The images were released in a public appeal, which led to their identification.
Sivak Sentenced to Nearly Two Years in Prison
Despite claiming he was abroad during the crimes and giving minimal answers in police interviews, Sivak was charged with burglary and fraud by false representation. He appeared at Cambridge Crown Court on 5 July and was sentenced to 23 months behind bars.
