Man jailed, after stealing ex-partner's dog in Cambridge
He also admitted other offences
Last updated 26th Jun 2025
A man, who barged his way into his ex-partner's house and stole her Chihuahua, has been jailed for 18 months.
Damon Smith, 34, turned up at his ex-partner's home in Cambridge at about 11:55pm on 5 June.
He asked to come in, but was refused entry and pushed his way past before picking up one-year-old Dolly and leaving.
Police were called and Smith was arrested later in the month. He had given the dog back the day after the burglary.
Smith, of no fixed abode, appeared at Cambridge Magistrates’ Court on Friday (20 June) where he admitted the burglary, as well as string of other crimes, including three thefts between 19 May and 18 June from Tesco, Cotswold and the Co-op,
He also admitted three counts of criminal damage, theft by finding, a public order offence and possession of a class A and B drugs.
He was also ordered to pay £700 in compensation and handed a restraining order against his ex- partner.
PC Andy Smith, who investigated, said: “Smith is a prolific criminal, who stole from multiple businesses and his ex- partner.”