Wellingborough burglar sentenced to 23 months in jail

A burglar who stole a car after he broke into a house in Wellingborough has been sentenced to 23 months in jail.
Karl BaconKarl Bacon
Karl Bacon

Karl Bacon, of West Street, Wellingborough, appeared at Northampton Crown Court after he admitted a charge of burglary.

The court heard the victim of the burglary was now considering moving out of her home due to the psychological trauma of the crime.

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His Honour Judge Michael Fowler said Bacon had numerous convictions for theft from shops but had not burgled a residential property before.

He sentenced Bacon, who pleaded guilty, to one year and 11 months in jail. He is likely to serve half his sentence before being released on bail.