Catflap burglar snared after homeowner watched break-in live on her phone and called police

The victim was away from the property in Essex, but raised the alarm after watching CCTV footage live on her phone

The homeowner suffered a"very frightening ordeal" watching serial offender Daniel Meade break into her home in Dagenham, Essex, during the opportunistic burglary, which earned him three years behind bars.Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video playerA frightened homeowner witnessed a serial burglar breaking into her home live on her phone after he stole the keys through a cat flap.

The victim was away from the property in Dagenham, Essex, but raised the alarm after watching CCTV footage of Daniel Meade, 43, walking down a side path and climbing through a bush before approaching the back door. Meade targeted the address around 5.30pm on 27 August this year before stealing items including perfume, toy figurines and a handbag.

He is seen in the footage dressed in a black vest and trousers, carrying a pink bag as he leaves the property.Opportunistic burglar who grabbed house keys through cat flap jailed following investigation by police in DagenhamMeade, of Havering, Essex, has a"long history of offending including burglary offences", police said.

He was jailed for three years at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 27 October after admitting burglary and was also fined £228.

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