Carlisle burglar jailed for over four years after being caught in the act
Craig Weaver targeted a home and golf club within an hour
A Carlisle man has been jailed for four years and eight months after being convicted of burglaries at a residential property and a golf club.
Craig Weaver, 46, of Pennine Gardens, received his sentence today (2nd December) at Carlisle Crown Court.
The court heard that Weaver was discovered on 3rd October inside a Carlisle home after the occupant heard movement downstairs. Weaver was found rummaging through bags and had taken several items, including a passport, card holder, and laptop. The occupant pushed Weaver out of the home.
An hour later, Weaver broke into a golf club in the local area, where he caused significant damage attempting to open the bar’s shutter. He was disturbed by a member of the public and reacted by threatening them with violence.
Police arrested Weaver shortly after, and the stolen items from the residential burglary were found on his person during a search.
Detective Constable Jorgia Carruthers from Cumberland CID said: “Today’s sentence reflects the seriousness of these offences. Targeting both a home and a business within an hour demonstrates a concerning level of intent which posed a significant risk to the public."
She added: “Being burgled can be incredibly traumatic. Weaver’s actions have had a substantial impact on the victims involved in this case. We are grateful for their cooperation throughout the investigation.”
Cumbria Constabulary has an ongoing initiative, Operation Themis, which focuses on tackling burglaries across the county. Victims of burglary are encouraged to report incidents to the police to help bring offenders to justice.