Serial burglar jailed after string of break-ins across Cambridge
Man targeted former partner’s home, church, and local businesses during months-long crime spree
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A man responsible for a series of burglaries across Cambridge has been sentenced to more than two years in prison.
57-year old, John Brady, received a sentence of two years and three months at Peterborough Crown Court on 13 April after admitting to five separate burglary offences.
The court heard that Brady first struck on 11 April 2025, breaking into the home of his former partner on Mortlock Avenue. During the incident, he vandalised the property by scrawling abusive and obscene messages on the walls using black paint.
Later in the year, on 23 December, Brady targeted Wesley Methodist Church, where he stole a purse containing £30 as well as Christmas food supplies.
His offending continued into February, when he carried out three further burglaries at St Andrew’s College, a charity shop on Milton Road, and Cutting Edge Podiatry on Barnwell Road. Items taken during these incidents included an iPad, £75 in cash, and a cashbox.
Police were able to identify Brady through investigative work and CCTV footage, leading to his arrest and subsequent conviction.
Detective Constable Henry Marshall, who investigated, said: “Brady carried out a series of opportunist burglaries which caused distress to individuals and harm to community organisations. I hope this sentence provides reassurance to residents and businesses that we will pursue offenders and bring them before the courts.”