Criminal who devastated Wearside communities back in jail after break-in attempt
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Ricky Don Elliott has committed more than 170 offences over a 30-year period, showing a constant disregard for the law, Northumbria Police say.
The 44-year-old is now back inside prison after admitting burglary, attempted burglary, going equipped and vehicle interference at Newcastle Crown Court.
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Hide AdElliott, of Collingwood Drive, Shiney Row, was sentenced to two years in jail on Monday, October 19.
Detective Chief Inspector Michelle Robson said: “Elliott has been a drain on our resources for some time and has consistently undermined the criminal justice system and shown little care for the welfare of others.
“He has committed crime after crime across Wearside and made life a misery for many of his victims and the wider community.”
Elliott’s latest criminality saw him target a family home in Penshaw on Thursday, July 2.
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Hide AdHe was caught on CCTV trying a front door, before realising a metal bar on the inside prevented it from opening more than a couple of inches.
Those living at the property found Elliott – who was also captured on camera trying to get into a BMV on the driveway – at their front door after going to investigate the noise.
He claimed was looking for the ‘old folk’s home’ before fleeing the area.
Police officers were deployed to locate Elliott, who was later spotted walking near his Shiney Row home carrying a blue bag, which he later discarded in a bush.
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Hide AdHe was placed under arrest and police found the bag which contained a small crow bar, a large chisel and a pair of white and pink fluffy socks.
At court on Monday, Elliott also admitted a separate offence of burglary relating to a theft of a staff member’s handbag at Pizza Box in Shiney Row.
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Kim McGuinness, added: “This is a man who time and time again has failed to see the error of his ways.
"There’s no doubt that his crimes over the years will have had a devastating impact on his victims and the local communities he’s targeted.
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Hide Ad"It’s only right that he’s facing the consequences of his actions behind bars.”