A clumsy thief who caused chaos in a historic castle by smashing a glass cabinet to steal an antique candelabra has been jailed for his reckless crime.
The bungling criminal, whose actions triggered alarms and left a trail of destruction, was caught after a swift police investigation. The stolen candelabra, valued at thousands of pounds, was recovered undamaged.
The Botched Heist
Security footage captured the moment the intruder entered the castle’s grand hall, where the ornate candelabra was displayed in a protective glass case. Instead of a discreet theft, the suspect opted for brute force, shattering the cabinet and triggering the alarm system.
Staff arriving at the scene found the cabinet in pieces and the candelabra missing, sparking an immediate police response.
The Investigation
Detectives traced the suspect using CCTV and forensic evidence left at the scene. Within days, the thief was arrested, and the stolen antique was recovered from a nearby property.
Authorities praised the quick response of both castle security and law enforcement in preventing the loss of a valuable historical artefact.
Justice Served
At sentencing, the judge condemned the thief’s reckless actions, highlighting the cultural significance of the stolen item and the damage caused to the historic property. The offender received a custodial sentence, serving as a warning to others who target Britain’s heritage sites.
The castle has since reinforced its security measures to prevent future incidents.
