Inmate out on day release failed to return to prison after squatting for too long
Patrick Symes embarked upon an astonishing series of raids on 41 homes in the space of just over four months in order to feed his £200 a day cocaine habit. Once allowed out of jail on day release, he failed to return to prison after ending up in hospital when he squatted for too long.
Symes also struck at houses in West Derby, Childwall, Crosby, Waterloo, Bootle, Formby, Southport, Burscough, Ormskirk and Maghull. In total, he stole thousands of pounds worth of gold, platinum and silver wedding and engagement rings, diamond set pieces, designer watches and heirlooms. While Symes initially claimed that he had found the stolen goods in a plastic bag retrieved from a bush, the former forklift truck driver - who was said to have used "up to £200 of illegal drugs a day" - later pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary. His family members gasped in the public gallery as he was handed a 10-year stretch, although this was later reduced to nine years on appeal.
Symes was taken to hospital as a result, having apparently developed an infection, where he was visited by PCs on the afternoon of April 6 and arrested. He has a total of 19 previous convictions for 20 offences.
Crime Kirkby Warrington Formby Litherland West Derby Childwall Crosby Waterloo Bootle Southport Burscough Ormskirk Maghull
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