Man jailed for burglary of 'elderely and vulnerable' man's home

by Chris Parsons. Published Wed 19 Oct 2011 15:37, Last updated: 2011-10-24

Craig Parkinson, jailed for over three years.

A man has been jailed for over three years after breaking into the home of an “elderly and vulnerable man” in Burnley.

Craig Parkinson, 26-years-old of no fixed address appeared at Burnley Crown Court on Monday after pleading guilty to burglary.

The incident occurred on Ivy Lane during the early hours of 21st September with the thief managing to make off with a 32-inch television as well the victim’s insulin pen.

Parkinson was later arrested by police after forensic evidence recovered from the scene linked him to the offence.

Sgt Tom Edmondson said: “Parkinson invaded the home of an elderly and vulnerable man who was left upset and frightened by the ordeal.

“We understand the devastating impact that this intrusive crime can have on victims and although burglary is at its lowest in years, we will never lose focus.

We are determined to take action to continue to target those people who invade your homes and steal your possessions.”

Anyone with information about crime or suspicious activity in their community can contact police on 0845 1 25 35 45. Alternatively they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.