Matthew Ridyard, 28, and Michael Brady, 45, were arrested after a guard disturbed them during a break-in at the holiday camp
Matthew Ridyard, 28, of John Street, Rhyl, was jailed for burglary(Image: North Wales Police)
Two burglars who broke into the Pontins holiday camp in Prestatyn scarpered after a security guard interrupted them. The pair left behind a bag brimming with bathroom mixer taps as they fled the scene.
However, they decided to return to the site and were spotted entering a silver car before it sped off. Officers stopped the vehicle and the pair were arrested and charged with burglary.
Matthew Ridyard, 28, from John Street, Rhyl, received a six-month prison sentence after admitting to the burglary. His accomplice, Michael Brady, 45, of Bath Street, Rhyl, was given a 20-week suspended sentence for 18 months.
Llandudno Magistrates Court heard yesterday that the incident took place at the Pontins Prestatyn Sands holiday park on the evening of September 16 last year. Initially, the defendants tried to break into chalets on the site.
After being startled by an on-site security guard, the pair made a hasty exit on foot. The guard discovered a large blue recycling bag nearby, which was found hanging on a fence and filled with chrome bathroom mixer taps, reports North Wales Live.
A holdall containing a torch and other items was also found at the scene, where window frames had been entirely removed from one of the chalet blocks. Both men later returned to the holiday park and were seen getting into a silver car which then drove off.
The vehicle was subsequently stopped, and officers discovered dark attire matching the suspects seen on CCTV footage. Following their arrest, both men were charged with burglary offences.
Inspector Ben Garnett stated: “Acquisitive crime, particularly burglary, has a profound impact on victims, businesses and our communities.
“Even though these individuals were disrupted in their attempts to steal property from the site and made no financial gain, this case demonstrates that North Wales Police treats such offences with the utmost seriousness.
“Our officers acted swiftly, and the investigation led to a successful conviction and custodial outcome. We are committed to pursuing offenders robustly and ensuring that they face the consequences of their actions.
“Tackling burglary remains a priority for the force, and we continue to work closely with partners, local communities, and victims to prevent offending, support those affected, and deliver justice.
“If you have any concerns or information about acquisitive crime in your area, I urge you to come forward. Every report helps us protect our communities more effectively.”