Friday 18 April 2014

Christmas Cat Burglar Runs Out Of Lives


A cat thief, who stole a ten-month old pet from his mother's neighbour because he had not bothered to buy her a Christmas present, has been locked-up for fifteen weeks.
James Boyce, 31, snatched 'Mercy' (pictured) from the flat in Bovingdon Lane, Colindale on Christmas Day, last year.
He pleaded guilty to burglary and threatening behaviour and was sentenced at West London Magistrates' Court.
Boyce gave his mother the smokey grey-coloured cat for Christmas, claiming he had bought the cat at a Harrow pet shop.
Later that day his mother's neighbour reported the burglary and theft of her pet.
Officers from Barnet entered the flat belonging to Boyce's mother and found the defendant in his bed asleep with 'Mercy' beside him.


Mercy was returned to her rightful owner and Boyce was arrested for residential burglary and threatening behaviour to which he made no reply.


Detective Constable Yogini Patel said "Fortunately 'Mercy' has not been harmed during her festive ordeal and has been returned to her owner unscathed.
“We take all reports of burglary very seriously were able to act quickly to identify the culprit in this case.
“Mercy the cat has made a full recovery and is now helping to control smaller local pests in his happy home."

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