Three sentenced for letterbox burglary

Three men have been sentenced for a letterbox burglary in Wokingham.

Between 2am and 2.45am on June 17, the men broke into a property in Twycross Road by sticking a tool through the letterbox.

Once inside, they stole a television and handbag, among other items.

The men were charged on June 18, pleaded guilty on July 7 at Reading Crown Court and were sentenced at the same court on Friday.

Shaun Thompson, 27, from Yeosfield, Riseley in Wokingham, was sentenced to two years and four months in prison for burglary.

Frenny Green , 25, of Anson Walk in Shinfield, Wokingham, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for burglary.

Gerald Smith, 26, of Billing Avenue, Finchampstead, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for burglary.

PC Alice Ashman from Loddon Valley CID said: “I am very pleased with this conviction and the sentences for the three offenders.

"Members of the community should feel reassured that we have taken three burglars off the streets of Wokingham."