Burglar jailed for eight months after raids on West End shops

A serial burglar has been jailed after smashing three shop windows and stealing thousands of pounds of stock.

Michael Daulat, 39, of no fixed address, was convicted in February and sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on May 6 to eight months’ imprisonment for the thefts, all in Westminster,.

He admitted three counts of burglary and also being in breach of a criminal behaviour order, stating that he is not allowed to enter the City of Westminster.

The court heard that he had smashed the window of a shop in St Christopher’s Place in August last year, and stolen £140 worth of clothing.

He targeted another shop in the same street in January this year, throwing a brick through the window to steal more than £2,800 worth of clothing and bags.

In February he approached a shop in New Cavendish Street and again smashed the window, stealing £3,000 worth of designer goods.

Officers from the Central West BCU Burglary Unit launched an investigation and identified Daulat through CCTV and forensic evidence.

He was arrested on February 28 and attended court where he pleaded guilty the following day.

Detective Sergeant Pete Lower said: “This is an example to our businesses and community that burglary and theft will absolutely not be tolerated.

“Those committing such offences can expect to be arrested and put before the courts.”