Burglar stole X-Box as present for his son

3:00pm Monday 18th March 2013 in News By David Trayner

Richard Green Richard Green

A PROLIFIC burglar who stole an X-Box from children as a present for his own son has been jailed for more than two years.

Richard Green, 35, of York Road, Southend, was jailed for two years and five months at Basildon Crown Court after admitting ransacking a house in Glenwood Avenue, Westcliff, last month and taking three laptops, the games console and video games.

Grant Benjamin, mitigating, said: "There is a history of drug use, but that's not a contributing factor in this case.

"He was feeling immense pressure not to let down his son again.

"His son's 16th birthday was coming up, so he took the opportunity to break into this house and take the console as a present."

The occupant and her children, who have been left traumatised by the break-in, were out when Green smashed his way in.

A neighbour spotted him lurking around the front of the property and knocking on the door before forcing it.

The neighbour called the police who caught Green red handed with the goods outside in the street.

Green pleaded guilty to burglary.

Comments (16)

3:11pm Mon 18 Mar 13

Siraton says...

Why cant we just shoot scum like this. They are no good to society and only cause misery and problems for ordinary decent folk.
Why cant we just shoot scum like this. They are no good to society and only cause misery and problems for ordinary decent folk. Siraton

3:43pm Mon 18 Mar 13

Russ13 says...

The mitigation is a complete farce..... how did this guy know there was an Xbox in the house that he could give to his son?

At 16 years old, it's highly probably his son knows that his a thief so what sort of example is it setting.

Mandatory 10 years for entering a property without permission..... job done!
The mitigation is a complete farce..... how did this guy know there was an Xbox in the house that he could give to his son? At 16 years old, it's highly probably his son knows that his a thief so what sort of example is it setting. Mandatory 10 years for entering a property without permission..... job done! Russ13

3:52pm Mon 18 Mar 13

DogsMessInLeigh says...

should of burgled a Wig shop.
should of burgled a Wig shop. DogsMessInLeigh

4:07pm Mon 18 Mar 13

Whowantsabrew says...

He should be thrown into a snake pit.
He should be thrown into a snake pit. Whowantsabrew

4:10pm Mon 18 Mar 13

Rich.,Carol says...

2 years... Out next year to do it again. Scum with a capital S
2 years... Out next year to do it again. Scum with a capital S Rich.,Carol

4:33pm Mon 18 Mar 13

Basildon_Boy says...

I think 2 years is a bit harsh to be fair. Community service would of been more reasonable.
I think 2 years is a bit harsh to be fair. Community service would of been more reasonable. Basildon_Boy

4:58pm Mon 18 Mar 13

firedog says...

Basildon_Boy wrote:
I think 2 years is a bit harsh to be fair. Community service would of been more reasonable.
Well said,like picking up dog sh*t with his teeth or would that infringe his human rights.
[quote][p][bold]Basildon_Boy[/bold] wrote: I think 2 years is a bit harsh to be fair. Community service would of been more reasonable.[/p][/quote]Well said,like picking up dog sh*t with his teeth or would that infringe his human rights. firedog

5:04pm Mon 18 Mar 13

bumper says...

scum bag dig hole put him in and fill it
at least people got a rest from him for a few months .........
scum bag dig hole put him in and fill it at least people got a rest from him for a few months ......... bumper

5:29pm Mon 18 Mar 13

Red Hand Gang says...

Irony is, he'll get an X Box after all in prison.
Plus he won't have to pay for it.

F*cked up Britain!
Irony is, he'll get an X Box after all in prison. Plus he won't have to pay for it. F*cked up Britain! Red Hand Gang

6:23pm Mon 18 Mar 13

InTheKnowOk says...

"He was feeling immense pressure not to let down his son again"

He did just that the moment he set foot into someone elses gaff ..
"He was feeling immense pressure not to let down his son again" He did just that the moment he set foot into someone elses gaff .. InTheKnowOk

11:05pm Mon 18 Mar 13

Nebs says...

York Road should be renamed.
York Road should be renamed. Nebs

11:14pm Mon 18 Mar 13

gangsta_len says...

He was feeling immense pressure not to let down his son again.

I feel sorry for him.
Maybe we should all have a whip round for *some* of the residents of York Road in the hopes that it stops them having to nick stuff and blame it on their kids high expectations of them.

Alternatively we could just flatten the area and be done with it. I forgot... Southend council only like messing up areas of historic importance as there is no money in them, silly me.
He was feeling immense pressure not to let down his son again. I feel sorry for him. Maybe we should all have a whip round for *some* of the residents of York Road in the hopes that it stops them having to nick stuff and blame it on their kids high expectations of them. Alternatively we could just flatten the area and be done with it. I forgot... Southend council only like messing up areas of historic importance as there is no money in them, silly me. gangsta_len

4:35am Tue 19 Mar 13

soul man says...

didnt richard green play robin hood in the tv prog, and what did he do, rob from the rich and give to the poor
didnt richard green play robin hood in the tv prog, and what did he do, rob from the rich and give to the poor soul man

8:08am Tue 19 Mar 13

another council tax payer says...

Makes me want to cry a father providing for his son. Hope junior doesn`t end up in the family business
Makes me want to cry a father providing for his son. Hope junior doesn`t end up in the family business another council tax payer

11:57am Tue 19 Mar 13

Rich.,Carol says...

Unless this country start to give real harsh sentences then the scum will still break into working peoples houses. If they make housebreaking a minimum of 7 years this will eradicate the crime. 2nd offence 12 years. The parasites will soon stop breaking in houses. Giving community service for 12 weeks is not any kind of punishment. These pond life creatures just laugh in the faces of a judge. We have to increase sentencing dramatically to get rid of these disgusting crimes. If your caught carrying a knife then 7 years minimum, No 2nd chances for paedophile's or rapist just a life sentence. Anyone in a criminal street gang, 10 years jail and no one will want to be in a terror gang again and that will break up these gangs.

No one will agree to my thoughts but until it happens to you or someone close to you then you might just agree.
Unless this country start to give real harsh sentences then the scum will still break into working peoples houses. If they make housebreaking a minimum of 7 years this will eradicate the crime. 2nd offence 12 years. The parasites will soon stop breaking in houses. Giving community service for 12 weeks is not any kind of punishment. These pond life creatures just laugh in the faces of a judge. We have to increase sentencing dramatically to get rid of these disgusting crimes. If your caught carrying a knife then 7 years minimum, No 2nd chances for paedophile's or rapist just a life sentence. Anyone in a criminal street gang, 10 years jail and no one will want to be in a terror gang again and that will break up these gangs. No one will agree to my thoughts but until it happens to you or someone close to you then you might just agree. Rich.,Carol

1:08pm Tue 19 Mar 13

southendshrimper says...

Basildon_Boy wrote:
I think 2 years is a bit harsh to be fair. Community service would of been more reasonable.
Its not you dad is it badildon boy?
[quote][p][bold]Basildon_Boy[/bold] wrote: I think 2 years is a bit harsh to be fair. Community service would of been more reasonable.[/p][/quote]Its not you dad is it badildon boy? southendshrimper

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