BURGLAR WHO STOLE FROM DISABLED WOMAN JAILED

A man

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   Behind Bars - Anthony Brian Swift

 

who broke into the home of an elderly disabled woman and stole her handbag

and other valuables while she slept has been sent to prison.

In addition to a two-year prison sentence for a separate

burglary and breach of a Drug Rehabilitation Requirement and Community Order,

Anthony Brian Swift was given a five year jail term for the burglary –

a total of seven years imprisonment.

The 43-year-old of no fixed abode was sentenced at Bournemouth

Crown Court on Thursday 24 February 2011.

The court

heard how Swift had broken into the woman’s flat in Gervis Road,

Bournemouth, overnight on Friday 11 June 2010 stealing antiques and her

handbag from her walking frame.

Swift was

arrested for burglary and bailed pending further enquiries on Monday 14 June

2010. He was re-arrested on Friday 18 June 2010, following a police

operation. 

Detective Inspector Michael Mullen, of Dorset Police, said:

“This was a complex, lengthy and labour-intensive police surveillance

operation and I am delighted that the enduring efforts of our officers and

staff have led to this prolific burglar being put behind bars.”

At Bournemouth Crown Court, Swift pleaded not guilty to the

burglary in Gervis

Road. He

pleaded guilty to the separate burglary.

The investigating officer on the case was Detective Sergeant

Garry Knight.

The Crown Prosecution Service prosecutor in the case was Carolyn

Branford-Wood.