A burglar targeted antique shops and a house in an "affluent area" of Jesmond in order to fund his alcohol addiction.
Thomas Tams carried out a spree of offending in December and January which involved him breaking into a man's home and stealing bottles of wine and clothing accessories. He also targeted a store in Newcastle and two antique shops in Jesmond.
The 35-year-old, of Cartington Terrace, Heaton, appeared at Durham Crown Court on Thursday via link from HMP Durham to be sentenced for charges of burglary, theft, criminal damage, going equipped for burglary, and attempted burglary with intent to steal. He had pleaded guilty to the offences and was jailed.
