Woman, 35, convicted of burglary

A 35-year-old woman has been convicted of burglary after pleading guilty to the offence at court.

Miranda Gaisford, previously of Carey Street, Northampton, broke into a property in St George’s Avenue, Northampton, on Sunday, January 29, of this year, by smashing a window.

Gaisford was arrested by police at the scene and subsequently charged with burglary.

At Northampton Magistrates’ Court this week (January 31) she pleaded guilty to the offence and was sentenced to one year in prison.

Lead investigator, PC Christina Cooper from Northamptonshire Police’s Burglary Team, said: “Miranda Gaisford showed a complete disregard for this person’s home and during the hours of darkness, took the opportunity to smash the window, enter the property and cause damage inside.

“I am pleased that she has been sentenced for her crime and I hope it acts as a warning to other burglars that Northamptonshire is a hostile place for these acts of criminality.”