Daniel Heaney, 29, of Hull Road, York, was spotted by CCTV operators breaking into Lucky Days café and Five Guys restaurant in Low Petergate in York in the early hours of Friday, November 15 this year.
North Yorkshire Police said officers attended the scene within minutes, and after a short pursuit through the city, Heaney was caught, arrested, and stolen property recovered.
Previously, on October 7, 2024, Heaney threw a brick through the window of the Angel on the Green in Bishopthorpe Road and stole a till, the force said. He was linked to this incident through forensic evidence.
He also entered Spar in Lowther Street on October 7, and stole washing powder. On trying to leave, police said he failed to read the 'pull' sign on the door, and accused staff of locking him in. He then kicked the glass door, smashing it, before realising he could just pull the handle to open it.
Heaney was charged with three counts of burglary, as well as criminal damage and shop theft for the Lowther Street incident.
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