Houses were ransacked by burglar, 19

A BURGLAR smashed his way into homes before ransacking them in search of valuables. Archie Crompton broke into two properties in Soham and Littleport on the same morning.

- By LORNA HUGHES [e-mail] @lorna_hughes

The 19-year-old went to the first property in Barkhams Lane, Littleport, at about 10am on October 9. He broke the glass on patio doors at the rear of the home and searched the property. Items were scattering all over the hallway and a bedroom before Crompton left with a front-door key.