Community help police put shed burglar behind bars

The police and public teamed up to put a city north shed burglar behind bars.

Joel Emmet targeted different properties on the same Carrington street last month.

The 43-year-old forced his way into a shed in Watcombe Circus and stole two push bikes from inside it.

This happened on 10 December, with Emmet then trying to replicate the offence a few doors down a couple of weeks later.

His attempt on 27 December to break into a shed outside another house in Watcombe Circus was unsuccessful, however.

While investigating these two incidents, police also received reports of someone trying car door handles in Danethorpe Vale, Sherwood, on 29 December.

Footage provided by members of the public ultimately helped point officers from the neighbourhood policing, burglary and priority tasking teams in the direction of Emmet.

He would go on to be plead guilty to charges of burglary, attempted burglary, and vehicle interference – along with a separate charge of acting as a pedlar without a certificate.

This admission was made at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on 22 January, while he was sentenced that same day.

Emmet, of Burford Road, Forest Fields, was jailed for 12 weeks.

Sergeant Liam Deane, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“The public played a vital role in helping us identity Emmet and ultimately bring him to justice.

“Thanks to them coming forward and reporting these incidents to us and then sharing the CCTV and other footage available to them, we were able to prove Emmet was responsible.

“With acquisitive crime remaining a key policing priority for our teams in the city north, we were really pleased to be able to identify this offender and see him receive a custodial sentence for his actions.”

For advice on crime prevention and protecting your garden, visit: How protecting your garden makes your home safer | Nottinghamshire Police