Burglar jailed after climbing through store roof

A burglar who was caught on CCTV climbing through the roof of a supermarket has been jailed.

Steven McMahon was spotted dangling from the ceiling by staff at Sainsbury’s Local, in Waverley Street, Radford, at 6.10am on Friday (21 February).

The 50-year-old swiped around £200 worth of National Lottery scratchcards, crisps, washing detergents and food products from the shelves before fleeing via a fire exit.

Response officers arrived within six minutes of the 999 call and found a man matching the intruder’s description in nearby Forest Road.

McMahon was arrested and taken into custody.

He pleaded guilty to burglary and was jailed for 22 weeks when he appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (22 February).

Sergeant Karl Browne, of the City Central neighbourhood policing team, said:

“A rapid response by officers on duty allowed us to catch this burglar red-handed and I’m pleased he has also been dealt with swiftly by the courts.

“Commercial burglaries are taken very seriously by the force as we understand the financial impact on businesses and the emotional impact on members of staff.

“McMahon thought he could smash his way through the roof of a supermarket and take what he wanted so I’m pleased he has now been handed a spell behind bars.”