Burglar jailed for breaking into eating places in Sheffield city centre

Leon Grant, aged 45, of Exeter Drive, Broomhall, was locked up for a year after appearing at court two days after he was arrested for breaking into Skinni Kitchen on Gibraltar Street, Shalesmoor, in the early hours of Saturday, November 21.

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He was found carrying a cash box from the healthy food and meal prep business.

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During questioning, officers linked Grant to burglaries at Soya Express on Union Street and Heavenly Desserts on Division Street.

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Sheffield Neighbourhood Inspector John Mallows said: “Businesses have already had a difficult year due to Covid-19. The additional stress, worry and financial implications experienced by victims of these crimes is devastating for them, and our local community.

“We know that our communities are rightly concerned about burglaries, and we will do all that we can to ensure that those responsible are brought before the courts.”

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