Craig Mawby helped himself to presents including a board game, trainers, perfume and alcohol
A burglar who stole presents from under a Christmas tree has been jailed.
Craig Mawby sneaked into a property in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, on 20 December and took gifts including a Harry Potter board game, Michael Kors trainers and cash.The 40-year-old was jailed for 33 months at Derby Crown Court after admitting burglary along with criminal damage related to another property.Derbyshire Police said the victims had returned from work to their home in Boythorpe Road to find just remnants of wrapping paper.
Det Sgt Steve Simmons said: "Burglary is a horribly intrusive crime at any time of year but perhaps made even worse due to the time of year and that the family's gifts were stolen just a few days before Christmas."
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