Prolific offender jailed after garage break-in

A MAN who burgled a garage and attempted to burgle a property before being scared off by a dog has been sent to prison. Carl Thorpe, 41, also stole a set of car keys and a remote control from a motor vehicle.

- By MAXINE DENTON

Thorpe, of Tollox Place, Laira, Plymouth, appeared at Truro Crown Court for sentencing on Friday after pleading guilty to burglary of a garage, attempted burglary of a dwelling and two counts of theft.

Prosecuting the case, Ryan Murray told the court that at around 6:30pm on January 13 a woman who lives in a property in Torpoint was disturbed by the sound of UPVC doors banging outside. After checking with her husband whether he was the one making the noise they both went outside to see what was going on.

Mr Murray said the couple believed an intruder had entered their garage so rather than risk disturbing the intruder, they contacted their daughter and son-in-law to come over to check. The court heard that on inspection of the garage, there was evidence that it had been previously occupied and bottles of alcohol were missing.