Reading burglar jailed for 28 months after theft and fraud in Basingstoke
Jody Silver convicted for burglary and using stolen credit card
A man has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for burglary and fraud following a theft and misuse of a stolen credit card in Basingstoke.
Jody Silver, 46, of East Street, Reading, was found guilty at Reading Crown Court after breaking into a property on Vyne Road between 8th and 10th August last year.
The homeowner returned to discover a damaged window and £200 missing from a drawer.
Separately, Silver was linked to a stolen card fraudulently used to purchase items worth £96.90 at Nisa on Forsythia Walk on 24th August.
Through DNA swabs from the window frame, Silver was matched and charged with burglary dwelling with intent to steal and fraud by false representation.
He pleaded guilty to both charges.
Detective Constable Steve Jakes from the Northern Area Crime Team emphasized the impact of burglary on victims and expressed satisfaction with Silver's identification, arrest, and subsequent conviction.
He noted, "This sentence should send out a strong message to would-be opportunists. We will find you, we will put you in front of the courts and you will have to face justice."
Silver's conviction highlights the efforts of dedicated crime investigation teams serving the community.