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WATCH: CCTV catches burglars smashing Wisbech shop window to steal razors

CCTV operators called police who caught the pair red-handed

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Two men were caught in the act breaking into a Wisbech shop and stealing more than £300 worth of razors. Patrick Crerand, 51, and Steven Green, 49, were spotted on CCTV in the early hours of 25 April this year, having smashed a window to burgle Savers, in Market Place.

CCTV operators called police who caught the pair red-handed outside the shop, however they ran off, leaving a hammer and a bag of stolen items behind.

They were arrested in nearby alleyways and later charged with non-dwelling burglary, including theft of Gillette razors worth £301.86, which they admitted in court. Green also admitted being in possession of heroin.

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Crerand, of King’s Street, Wisbech, and Green, of Norwich Road, Wisbech, appeared at Cambridge Magistrates’ Court on Friday (2 August) where they were sentenced to 12 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months, and both must pay £200 in compensation to Savers.

Photos of the damage and stolen goods

Photos of the damage and stolen goods – Wisbech burglary 

Inspector Michael Basford, from Fenland’s Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), said: “Thanks to the quick actions of the CCTV operators and our response colleagues, Crerand and Green were caught in the act and the stolen goods were recovered.

“Tackling crimes against our businesses is a priority for the Wisbech NPT as we know the significant impact it is having in the area.”

 

 

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