South Yorkshire Police’s most wanted burglar is jailed
19 year old Kyle Allen has been sentenced to over 3 years behind bars
Kyle Allen, 19, of no fixed address, has today (Monday 18 August) appeared before Sheffield Crown Court to be held accountable for blighting our communities, committing burglaries and stealing from innocent people.
In the early hours of 28 January, a RPPT officer sighted a Suzuki Cross in Penistone driving erratically, with the car believed to be on cloned plates.
At around 1.15am, the officer requested the driver of the vehicle, now known to be Allen, to stop and when he failed to do so, a pursuit commenced.
During the pursuit, Allen was witnessed to reach speeds of 90mph and drive on the wrong side of the road, including on the motorway.
Providing commentary to his colleagues, the officer planned for a stinger, which was successful but didn’t stop Allen taking chances to evade police.
This is the moment South Yorkshire Police’s most wanted burglar was arrested by the Roads Proactive Policing Team (RPPT) after a man hunt came to an end following a dedicated and skilled pursuit.
Allen was charged with two counts of burglary, six counts of handling stolen goods, attempted burglary, attempted theft from a shop, threats to damage, theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving without insurance and driving without a licence.
He was today been sentenced to three years and eight months in prison, and disqualified from driving for three years and 10 months.
Detective Sergeant Dave Baker said:
“Burglary is an horrendous crime, the thieves not only steal people’s belongings, but they leave an emotional and traumatic impact on them for years, knowing someone has been able to enter their home, an invasion of someone’s safe space.
“Allen had no regard for the law or for people across South Yorkshire, his actions were selfish, and when it came to evading police contact, they were dangerous, risking innocent people’s lives on the roads in a pursuit.
“Those involved in criminality are more likely to take further risks on the roads. Our roads policing officers are highly skilled, experienced drivers and intercept criminals on the road to reduce that risk.
“After a great arrest, a meticulous investigation has led to securing a lengthy prison sentence for Allen and our communities will be better knowing a prolific criminal is behind bars.”