Drunk burglar caught after spree costing £2,378!
58-Year-Old No-Hoper Jailed at Liverpool Crown Court
Geoffrey Black, 58, homeless and off the grid, faced the music at Liverpool Crown Court on 23 March. The shameless crook was slammed with jail time for burglary, fraud and handling stolen goods.
Alcohol & Cigarettes Racked Up on Stolen Cards
On 7 November last year, Black splurged £778 in just three hours, using stolen bank cards to blitz ten shops for booze and fags. The cheek!
Family Home Burgled, Bikes Pinched Worth £1,600
Later, on 27 November, he broke into a family home on Church Avenue, Fazakerley, and swiped three bikes totalling around £1,600 in value.
Police Hope Jail Time Offers Justice and Warning
DS Steven Byrom of Operation Castle hit out: “Being burgled wreaks havoc—from shock and fear to long-term trauma.”
“We hope this sentence helps the victims and makes Black think hard about the damage he’s done.”
He added: “Homeowners should check out our advice on locks, cameras and security measures on our website to stop scumbags like Black.”
Black’s latest sentence sends a stark message—crime doesn’t pay, but jail time sure does.
