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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Burglary - Other (Shed / Garage Break-ins), which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. A man has been jailed for 18 months following an investigation into multiple burglary and theft incidents which were reported in Boston between March and April 2026.
Bradley Smith, 21, of no fixed address, appeared at Lincoln Crown Court on 13 August, charged with:
- Burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal
- Burglary dwelling - with intent to steal x 2 counts
- Burglary other than dwelling – theft x 5 counts
- Theft from a shop x 2 counts
- Possess a controlled drug of Class B - Cannabis / Cannabis Resin
Smith pleaded guilty to all 10 charges laid against him.
The court heard how he had entered as a trespasser with intent to steal from a premises on Fydell Crescent (twice) and The New England Hotel, Wide Bargate.
He also admitted entering as a trespasser:
Pilgrims Local, Market Place, where he stole cash, vapes, cigarette to the value of £4,150.
Bulgarian Foods, Market Place, where he stole cash to the value of £95.
Security and Surveillance, Horncastle Road, where he stole two doorbells and a chimer to the value of £340.
Shepherds Bakery, Wide Bargate, where he stole cash of an unknown value.
Smith also pleaded guilty to stealing bottles of Jack Daniels Whiskey to the value of £180 from Morrissons Local / Daily, Wide Bargate, and a handbag and three purses of unknown value from TKMAXX, Horncastle Road.
Of the outcome, Inspector Ian Cotton of Boston Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “This offender showed a clear pattern of persistent criminal behaviour, but through close partnership working and the support of members of the public who provided key information, our CID colleagues were able to put him before the courts to hold him accountable.
"We recognise the impact these incidents had on the local community. The public's willingness to report information through the correct channels was instrumental in enabling us to focus our resources effectively, ensuring the community received the right support when they needed it most, and whilst I am disappointed with the sentence I thank everyone who assisted in this investigation."
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