Accrington man jailed for burglaries and thefts
Monday, December 23, 2024
A man has been jailed for 12 months after a number of burglaries and thefts in Accrington.
Robin Connolly, 34, of Corporation Street, Accrington, was arrested and charged with four burglaries and three shoplifting offences.
On Friday 20th December 2024, he appeared before Blackburn Magistrates Court where he pleaded guilty to the charges. He has been sentenced to 12 months in prison.
Local Neighbourhood Inspector, Peter Norris, said: “This is a great result which shows how seriously we're tackling retail crime.
“Connolly has had a big impact on several Accrington businesses in the run up to Christmas and his sentence reflects that.
“Accrington Neighbourhood officers have been working hard to tackle these issues, and our results are only achievable with the support of the staff from the retail stores.”
Operation Vulture is Lancashire Constabulary’s response to shoplifting across the county, backed by Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw and the Lancashire Partnership Against Crime (LANPAC).
