Melton burglar jailed for offences in the town

A Melton burglar has been jailed for 30 months after admitting carrying out offences at a business and a house in the town.
By Nick Rennie
Published 24th Sep 2020, 18:53 BST
Luke Whiteman, a Melton burglar who has been jailed this week EMN-200924-185019001Luke Whiteman, a Melton burglar who has been jailed this week EMN-200924-185019001
Luke Whiteman, a Melton burglar who has been jailed this week EMN-200924-185019001

Luke Whiteman, of Bramley Close, Melton Mowbray, pleaded guilty to one count of burglary and a further charge of attempted burglary when he

appeared at Leicester Crown Court on Tuesday.

At around 11.40pm on Wednesday July 29, Whiteman gained entry via a first floor window to a premises in King Street, the court heard.

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Once inside the building he smashed a lock to one of the rooms and stole a quantity of make-up.

On August 1 he was caught on CCTV attempting to gain access to an address in Palmerston Road.

An occupant of the property, disturbed by their dog barking, checked their CCTV and spotted Whiteman on the footage.

Following enquiries carried out into both reports, officers arrested Whiteman on Friday August 7.

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Det Con Amanda Paddock, the investigating officer for Leicestershire Police, said: “The outcome of this case should serve as a warning to anyone intent on committing similar offences that we take all reports of burglary seriously, we will investigate thoroughly and bring those responsible to justice.”