A Barrow burglar has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for targeting homes in the town.
Reece Tarr, 26, of Gloucester Street, appeared at Preston Crown Court today in connection with two counts of dwelling burglary, two counts of attempted burglary, two counts of theft of motor vehicle and ABH assault.
Tarr targeted homes on Fife Street, Devon Street and Middleton Avenue between July 12 and 23 2021.
During two incidents, Tarr entered homes in the late evening, located car keys and stole a vehicle. The vehicles – a Peugeot and Mercedes – were later recovered by officers.
Tarr also returned to one property having taken a vehicle in an attempt to steal further and was interrupted by the occupant and began throwing punches at him, causing bruising.
In another incident Tarr was seen on a doorbell camera trying the door in an attempt to gain access. He also entered a property but left immediately after the victim shouted hello, and was seen walking away from the property.
Detective Constable Sarah Knight, of Cumbria police, said “We take burglary offences extremely seriously and people should feel secure in their own homes.
“Tarr targeted properties over three nights attempting to gain access to homes, where he did gain access he took property, some of which was recovered others he has sold for cash.
“Today’s sentence is a warning to those who carry out similar offences should expect to face a police investigation and prosecution.”
