A man has been sentenced to four months in prison after being caught by an off duty police officer in Winchester, according to Hampshire Police.
Paul David Wild, 41, of Hyde Gate, Winchester pleaded guilty to
burglary other than dwelling and possession of a controlled Class B drug
at Basingstoke Magistrates Court on March 18.
The officer had just finished a night shift and was making his way home when he saw two men running across
the road in Hyde Street. Pulling over in his vehicle, he got out to see if anyone needed help,
to be told that one of the men had just found the other stealing items
from his garden office.
He presented himself as an off duty police officer and detained him
before carrying out a search and finding a number of items which
belonged to the victim, including a laptop, Bluetooth speakers and three
skateboards. All the stolen property was returned to the victim.
Police Staff Investigator Michael Longmore, said: “Thanks to the
victim and this officer, Wild was caught and put before the court in
just over 24 hours after the burglary took place. Burglary is an invasive crime and can leave victims feeling insecure
and vulnerable in their own homes. I hope the speed at which this has
been resolved has brought some comfort to the victim."
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