A would-be burglar was caught after leaving a damning footprint in dog poo. Brian Harold, 20, was sentenced to an 18-month community order for a string of crimes.
Brian Harold, 20, was sentenced at Carlisle Crown Court for a string of night-time crimes committed in residential areas of Carlisle with an older accomplice in August. Police were able to match a dog poo footprint found on a window sill to footwear worn by Harold on the night in question. Harold admitted attempted burglary, three counts of theft and three offences of vehicle interference, and received an 18-month community order.
Harold, then aged 19, was sentenced for offences including the attempted burglary of a family's house at Kirkstead Close, in the Belle Vue area. Prosecutor Gerard Rogerson said they had found a garden chair positioned under their window sill. Mr Rogerson added: 'She also noticed there was an amount of dog faeces around the exterior of the property. 'On the window sill there was a footprint in that dog faeces which police subsequently examined and found it to be a match to footwear worn by Mr Harold.'It emerged Harold and his partner in crime had been active in other locations on the same night, including stealing tools from a van. Harold was also involved in the theft of a wooden wishing well from outside a house, which was found dumped in another residential road.Harold's solicitor Marion Weir said he was 'easily influenced' by peers.Harold must complete a building choices course, rehabilitation work and 150 hours of community service
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