A burglar who left his DNA at the scene of a Tonbridge break-in has been jailed

. Between 20 and 22 November 2022, Gavin Prentice travelled to Riding Lane, Hildenborough and targeted a house while the residents were away.

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He smashed glass in a rear door to gain entry and then completed an untidy search looking for items of value. Prentice stole a quantity of gold jewellery before leaving the property. The victim reported the crime to Kent Police on their return and a forensic examination at the point of entry found blood where the burglar had cut himself. When his DNA was confirmed following analysis, he was arrested at his home address on 19 January 2023.

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