Burglar Busted After Falling Off Stolen Bike in Sutton-in-Ashfield
A bungling burglar got more than he bargained for after falling off a stolen bike and being caught red-handed by police.
Darren Smedley’s Clumsy Crime Spree
Darren Smedley, 43, was found lying sprawled on Bingham Avenue, Sutton-in-Ashfield, at 6.40am on December 9, 2022. The reason for his crash? A stolen bike from nearby Greenfields.
Smedley’s aggressive behaviour raised alarm bells when he tried to walk off from a paramedic called to the scene. Police were quickly summoned.
Multiple Burglaries Land Him Behind Bars
- Smedley forced his way into a garage on Bingham Avenue before his arrest.
- He pled guilty to two counts of burglary and one of threatening behaviour.
- He also confessed to a burglary on Kirkby Road in Sutton and an attempted break-in in Kirkby earlier in 2022.
On Friday, Nottingham Crown Court handed him a two-year prison sentence.
Police Crack Down on Burglars
“Burglary is a horribly invasive crime that often leaves victims feeling unsafe in their own homes,” said PC Zoe Connellan of Nottinghamshire Police.
“People like Smedley may be unconcerned about the anguish and distress they cause their victims, but we are. That’s why we have teams of specialist detectives working exclusively on burglary investigations to ensure offenders are identified and brought to justice.”
“In this case, Smedley made our job a little easier than usual, and I am glad he has now been jailed for his crime.”
