Dozy Sheffield burglar caught out after leaving fingerprints on tin he swiped money from
A dozy Sheffield burglar is beginning a prison sentence after leaving his fingerprints behind on a tin he swiped money from, during a prolific crime spree.
Keenan Goddard targeted a home in Richmond Park Crescent, Sheffield, on the morning of March 5, 2026, stealing a push bike, handheld game console and cash from inside a metal tin.
Goddard, of Staniforth Road, Darnall, Sheffield, was caught on CCTV outside the home and CSI officers were able to place him inside the address by lifting fingerprints from the tin which money had been stolen from.
The 25-year-old had indicated a guilty plea to the offence during an appearance at Sheffield Magistrates' Court earlier this month and he appeared at Sheffield Crown Court for sentencing on Wednesday (March 25, 2026).
He was also sentenced for two counts of interfering with a motor vehicle and two counts of theft from a motor vehicle.
On one occasion, during the evening of March 9, Goddard was detained by the owner of a car who had seen him leaning inside his vehicle after causing damage.
He was chased down after attempting to flee on a bike and was arrested by officers on arrival.
Goddard has now been jailed for two years and four months.
Speaking after Goddard was sent to begin a prison entence, Detective Sergeant Tom Jordan, of the Sheffield Neighbourhood Crime Team, said: "Goddard has proven himself to be an opportunistic thief and he has repeatedly shown absolutely no regard for the harm his offending has caused to the lives of the people he targets.
"Offending such as his will not be tolerated and I'm pleased he will now be spending time behind bars."