Three dishonest pals "meticulously planned" to burgle a man's house after tricking him. Gemma Collins, 36, lured the victim away from his home with an invitation to go shopping while Andrew Little, 50, ransacked the property.
Burglary on Exmouth Crescent
Also present at the crime was David McKuhen, 46, who ensured they were able to leave the area before the victim returned home. The incident happened on Exmouth Crescent, Runcorn, on April 16 last year. After the victim left the address with Collins, Little put the plan into action, smashing a kitchen window and stealing a rare coin collection, electrical goods and cash.
He then left with McKuhen, and Collins met up with the two men later.
Sentencing at Chester Crown Court
Following an investigation, all three were linked to the offence. They appeared at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday, July 21, for sentence after each pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary.
Little, of no fixed address, was sentenced to three years in prison. Collins, of Birchen Road, Halewood, was sentenced to two years. David McKuhen, of Oak Drive, Runcorn, was sentenced to 16 months in prison, suspended for 18 months.
Police comment
PC Davies of Halton Proactive CID, said: “I welcome the sentences handed out and I hope it acts as a deterrent to others thinking of committing burglary in Halton.
“Little, Collins and McKuhen meticulously planned this burglary between them, targeting the victim knowing what items of value were inside the address, and ensuring each had their own role to play in the crime.
“The impact a burglary has on a victim cannot be underestimated and we will continue making every effort to bring offenders to justice by putting them before the courts.”
