A Thanet burglar has been sentenced to three years in prison after admitting to a series of burglaries, including a break-in at a Margate home where jewellery, cash, and a car were stolen.
On 17 October 2018, a family returning to their home on Gordon Road discovered their back door had been forcibly smashed open. The thieves stole alcohol, electrical items, car keys, jewellery, and cash from the property. The family’s car was also taken from outside the house, but Kent Police recovered it a few days later.
Kirk Holt, 29, formerly of Margate, was already serving a prison sentence for other offences when he confessed to his involvement in seven burglaries during a police interview in May 2019. Holt stated he wanted to clear his conscience.
On Friday 11 October, Holt was sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court to an additional three years in prison for the Margate burglary. The court took into account the other six offences as part of his sentence.
Senior investigating officer Detective Sergeant Jay Robinson said: “Burglary can be invasive as well as costly to the homeowner so we hope that Kirk Holt’s confession to this burglary has provided the victims with a sense of closure.”
Detective Sergeant Robinson also issued a safety warning to residents: “As the nights draw in this Autumn, we want to remind residents to take steps to reduce the chances of becoming a burglary victim. Keep doors and windows locked. Use timers on lights and televisions to make your home look occupied. Photograph and document valuables to make it harder for thieves to sell them on.”
Originally published by UKNIP.
