Man jailed for over two years after burglary in Walkern
Ryan Cracchiolo sentenced at St Albans Crown Court for multiple offences
Ryan Cracchiolo, 39, from Enfield, has been jailed for two years and 26 days after admitting to a burglary in Walkern.
Police were alerted around 9.40pm on Sunday, 7th June, following a burglary at a residential property where a VW Transporter van and jewellery of sentimental value were stolen.
A member of the public followed the stolen VW, directing Herts Constabulary Road Policing Unit officers to it.
Officers stopped the vehicle, leading to Cracchiolo's arrest.
Charged with burglary, theft of a motor vehicle, possession of a bladed article, criminal damage, and driving while disqualified, Cracchiolo appeared at St Albans Crown Court on 2nd October.
He was sentenced to over two years in prison and given a 26-month driving disqualification.
Detective Constable Oliver Virtue of the burglary investigation team said, "Burglary is an incredibly intrusive crime which can have a significant impact on victims, as the judge in this case highlighted.
"I welcome the sentence handed out by the court and hope it reassures the victims of his offending.
"Hertfordshire Constabulary have reiterated their commitment to tackling dwelling burglary."