A man who burgled two homes in Brighton and Hove and attacked a woman during one of them has been jailed.
Lynden David, 57, of no fixed address, was sentenced to six years in prison on Wednesday, December 22, after being found guilty of two counts of burglary.
The first happened on July 15 when a resident of Brunswick Terrace in Hove was notified of transactions being made on her credit card – she had left her cards at home.
When she returned to her flat she discovered the front door had been forced open and the property had been searched.
A number of items including cash and jewellery worth around £1,790 had been stolen.
David was identified as a suspect after his fingerprints were found at the scene.
Two days later, a woman in Bartholomews in Brighton was woken up by an unknown man entering her flat.
He grabbed her purse and a struggle ensued, after which she injured her foot while pursuing him out of the building.
Investigating officers recognised the description the victim gave of Lynden as well as the methods he'd used to break into the properties.
On August 18th police patrolling in Brighton spotted him on the seafront.
On arresting him, they found gloves and items typically used to open locked doors.
The second victim picked him out of a line-up the following day and he was charged with two counts of burglary and remanded in court.
At Lewes Crown Court on Wednesday, December 22, he was jailed for six years.
Detective Chief Inspector Cath O’Connor said:
“Lynden David is a committed criminal who carried out both of these offences while wanted for arrest in relation to a separate charge.
“These undoubtedly traumatic break-ins caused significant harm to the victims and we thank them for their support in securing this conviction.
“David’s arrest in August was also a great example of proactive policing by officers who understand their communities and are able to swiftly recognise the people of significant interest within them.”
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