Sheffield burglar jailed for breaking into two homesÂ
Dominic Ransom, aged 30, of Leppings Lane, Hillsborough, was sentenced after pleading guilty to both burglaries during a hearing at Sheffield Crown Court.
He broke into a house in Wadsley Lane, Hillsborough on Tuesday, August 7 and six days later broke into another home in Stanwood Crescent, Stannington.
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Hide AdIn the first raid he stole watches, wallets and cash and in the second he got away with laptops and a wallet.
When officers arrived at Ransom's home to arrest him they found him hiding in a kitchen cupboard.
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Hide AdPC David Stacey said: 'We are pleased with the sentence that Ransom has received.
"Burglary can have a long-term impact on victims, especially in cases like these where the homeowner witnessed Ransom in action.
'Our officers worked hard to track Ransom down and I hope the community are reassured by his sentence.'