Burglar Jailed For "Trail Of Destruction"

A heartless burglar, who left a “trail of destruction” in two City flats he ransacked in the search for thousands of pounds worth of valuables, has been locked-up.

Mark Tomas Goldsmith, 47, (pictured) helped himself to the occupants' laptops, jewellery and a camera during the Square Mile break-ins.

The Old Bailey heard Goldsmith was caught on CCTV burgling an address in Wormwood Street and as the investigation progressed it was obvious he also broke into a flat in Little Britain on May 28.

He was jailed for four-and-a-half years by a judge, who condemned his “trail of destruction caused by the havoc he wreaked.”

Detective Sergeant Mark Simmons of the City of London Police Burglary Squad said: “This sentencing provides reassurance to our residents in the Square Mile and will prevent Goldsmith from committing further burglaries in the City.”