Burglar Binned For Break-In

A veteran burglar who was caught red-handed fleeing yet another break-in by an eagle-eyed off-duty cop has been locked up for three years.

Kenny Mumford, 41, of Killewareen Way, Orpington, Kent – who has clocked-up 65 previous offences including a string of burglaries – pleaded guilty to burgling nearby 1 Littlejohn Road, on November 28, last year.

Croydon Crown Court heard the off-duty police officer recognised regular offender Mumford acting suspiciously outside the property (pictured).

“He had his face pressed against the window,” said prosecutor Mr. Gareth Underhill. “He then observed the defendant enter the property and return with something shiny in his gloved hands.”

Police arrived and Mumford fled, throwing the three jewellery rings over a neighbouring wall.

They were recovered and the female householder confirmed them as hers.

Mumford, who has been in custody since his arrest was sentenced to three years imprisonment by Judge William Barnett QC.