Man sentenced for burglary and other offences – Slough

Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been sentenced for burglary and other offences in Slough.

Kenny Morris, aged 35, of Alpha Street North, was sentenced to two years and six months in prison on Thursday (6/2) at Reading Crown Court.

Morris pleaded guilty to four counts of shoplifting and one count each of burglary, dangerous driving, driving otherwise in accordance with a licence and driving with no insurance at the same hearing.

Morris was also disqualified from driving for a total of three years and six months and must pass an extended retest in order to get his licence back.

At around 6.30am on 12 October last year, Morris broke into the home of a family who were sleeping and stole their vehicle. He then used their vehicle to carry out shoplifting offences.

Morris was then spotted by an officer in Thames Valley Police’s Roads Policing Unit.

He failed to stop for the officer and drove dangerously in a residential area before fleeing the vehicle. He was later identified following a witness appeal on social media.

Morris was arrested on 6 November last year and charged the following day.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Amie Barsby, based at Slough Police Station, said: “I am pleased that Morris has received a custodial sentence for his actions.

“This offence took place in someone’s home, an area where they should feel safe and secure.

“Morris went on to put other road users at risk through his manner of driving.

“This sentences reflects the robust approach that Thames Valley Police takes to offences such as these.”

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