Burglar Jailed for Ransacking Bletchley Businesses
A 47-year-old man has been locked up for two years and seven months after a spree of break-ins and property damage in Bletchley, Milton Keynes.
Barry Stevens’ Crime Spree
Barry Stevens, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty at Aylesbury Crown Court to three counts of burglary and one count of criminal damage under £5,000. His crimes targeted two separate businesses on Queensway between late July and August.
- On 18 July, Stevens trespassed into a business and stole electrical items.
- On 8 August, he smashed a window at another business.
- The following day, 9 August, he stole a computer monitor from a business premises.
- On 11 August, he returned to steal more electrical goods from a business.
All offences occurred between 11pm and 2am. Stevens was arrested on 12 August and charged the next day.
Police React to Business Burglaries
“The actions of Stevens caused huge disruption and financial loss to two local businesses,” said PC David Smith from Bletchley police station. “I’m pleased he admitted his crimes and now faces a prison sentence. Burglary not only impacts financially but also disrupts daily business operations. We will always investigate such offences thoroughly and bring offenders to justice.”
Stevens will serve his sentence behind bars, bringing respite to shocked local business owners.
