A house burglar tried to evade police by changing his clothes after stealing a TV from a Nottingham home. Nathan Rickett broke into an address in Longmead Drive, in Bestwood, while the victim was in hospital on May 16.
He stole both the television and a set of keys from the address, Nottinghamshire Police reported. The 35 year old was later spotted by officers in the Sneinton area of Nottingham.
He ran off and then entered a property where he changed clothes. However, he was later arrested by officers.