'Prolific' burglar who stole large of quantities of cash from businesses on Fylde coast jailed

A man who stole large of quantities of cash during commercial burglaries on the Fylde coast has been jailed.

Martin Brown was found guilty at Preston Crown Court for numerous commercial burglaries and sentenced to three years and four months in prison.

The offences occurred in Cleveleys, Blackpool and Kirkham.

The 60-year-old would would force entry to businesses and steal large quantities of cash from within.

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Brown - who is a travelling criminal from the North East of England - was “swiftly located and arrested” after officers identified him.

His vehicle was seized and £5,300 in cash was recovered under the proceeds of crime act.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “Fylde Rural Task Force continue to tackle the crimes that impact local communities and remain committed to investigating acquisitive crime and bringing offenders to justice.”