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Tomato-Eating Burglar Jailed for Over Two Years
15 Sep
Summary
- Burglar jailed for 876 days for eating a tomato in victim's kitchen.
- Victim felt terrified, unsafe, and scared after the home invasion.
- Offender had a criminal record of 74 previous offenses.
A burglar who was discovered by a homeowner eating a tomato in her kitchen has been sentenced to 876 days in prison. Stephen Young, 45, entered the victim's home on May 12th, according to Teesside Crown Court. He was confronted by the woman, who was performing chores outside at the time.
The victim reported feeling terrified and unsafe in her own home, experiencing ongoing anxiety and changing her routines due to the incident. The court heard that Young's criminal record is extensive, with 74 previous offenses, making him a "third-strike" burglar.
Recorder Andrew Dallas highlighted the severe and long-lasting effects of home invasions on residents. He acknowledged that Young's state of intoxication was of no comfort to the victim. The sentence for Young equates to two years, four months, three weeks, and three days.
