A BURGLAR from Witham has been jailed for more than four years after admitting to break-ins across the district.
Ricky Ingram, 29, of Rickstones Road, appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court on Tuesday.
He had previously admitted responsibility for a burglary in Mary Ruck Way, Black Notley, on September 15 last year, during which a laptop and a handbag were stolen. He also admitted stealing a bag containing around £120 from a Hackney cab in Vicarage Avenue, White Notley, on September 16, and an attempted burglary in the same street that same day.
Ingram also admitted to driving without insurance and without a valid licence.
He was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison.
In response to his sentencing, Braintree district commander Chief Insp Nick Lee said: "We are pleased Ricky Ingram has been kept off the streets of the district so he is unable to affect the lives of decent people.
"Essex Police is determined to bring those intent on committing offences to justice and we hope Ingram takes time in prison to think about his actions."
There were 367 burglaries in Braintree and Witham district in 2012, up from 298 in 2011.
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