Prolific burglars jailed for combined total of 165 years across North East over past 10 months

Some of Northumbria’s most prolific burglars have been locked up for a combined total of more than 165 years across the North East this year.

Northumbria Police have announced that so far in 2022, more than 60 thieves and burglars have been handed prison terms in connection with a string of offences committed across the region.

The combined tally of those custodial sentences reach more than 165 years – with some other offenders remanded in custody and still awaiting sentence.