Burglar who targeted Islington boutique spared jail
A BURGLAR who stole �2,000 of stock from a trendy Islington boutique has been spared jail.
George Adams cut through metal security bars and forced open a rear window in order to break into Zee & Co in Upper Street.
The 21-year-old, of Milne Square, Finsbury, then proceeded to help himself to �2,000 of stock.
Police managed to track Adams down through DNA evidence collected from the scene.
On Thursday, Adams admitted a charge of burglary at Blackfriars Crown Court. It was his first criminal offence.
You may also want to watch:
Adams was handed a six-month sentence suspended for two years. He was also given a one-year supervision order, told to complete 140 hours unpaid work and pay �1,980 compensation.
Detective Constable Phil Redmond, of Islington police, who investigated the January 17 burglary, said: “This sentence sends a clear message that the criminal justice system will clamp down on burglars and hold them accountable. This is Adam’s first conviction and shows that no-one is above the law.”
Most Read
- 1 Arsenal pub Tollington Arms listed 'to prevent it being turned into flats'
- 2 'Obscene gestures and racist abuse' made at Islington Council meeting
- 3 'No consultation': Anger Islington cricket pitch could replace park
- 4 Police search for man who exposed himself on Islington 393 bus
- 5 Five times Islington has featured in films and TV series
- 6 Disruptions to your journey by car and train around Islington and Hackney
- 7 Islington man charged with murder of shooting victim Taylor Cox
- 8 Appeal to trace missing Islington school girl, 14
- 9 Largest beer garden in North London being built for Euro 2020
- 10 Tollington Arms landlord relieved at rent moratorium extension
