Wayne Stanley Shortland, aged 35, from Horsey Lane in Yeovil, was jailed for 18 months on Wednesday (13th November). Shortland appeared at Taunton Crown Court where he admitted a charge of burglary and was sentenced for this and a previous offence for which he initially received a conditional discharge.
Shortland broke into the victim’s home in the St Johns Road area of the town in April 2018 and stole a handbag containing cash and bank cards.
He was identified as a suspect following a review of CCTV footage and enquires made with local residents.
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