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Watch police arrive as burglar tries to break in to Nottingham business with a power saw

A man has been jailed after police caught him red-handed trying to break into a business with an electric power saw.

Ian Shakespeare was spotted on neighbouring CCTV cameras trying to force his way through a gate to the premises in Salisbury Street, Nottingham.

Officers were called to the scene around 5.10am on Sunday (18 August) and arrived within minutes.

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Spotting the police car arriving the suspect leaves – power saw in hand.

They spotted Shakespeare with an item in his hand trying to break-in.

He fled from the scene on a bicycle but was quickly tracked down by officers in Cobden Street and arrested.

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A number of items including a saw, which had clearly just been used, a wooden pole and a glove were discovered close by.

Shakespeare was charged and appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday (19 August) where he was jailed for a total of six months.

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Preparing for the break in attempt

The 43-year-old, of Prestwick Close, Nottingham, had pleaded guilty to attempted burglary.

Police Constable Roger Weir, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“We take reports of break-ins at businesses very seriously. No one deserves to arrive for a shift and discover their place of work has been burgled.

“Officers were swiftly at the scene and should be commended for preventing any items being taken and tracking down Shakespeare after a foot chase.

“I’m pleased he has been quickly sent to jail only one day after the offence took place.”

 

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