Window cleaner burglar jailed for two years and four months

A 38-year-old window cleaner who stole designer goods from a house in Northampton has been jailed.

Between 10am and 11.30am on February 23, Kieron Stuart Robert Long, of no fixed abode, arrived at a property in Scully Close to clean the windows.

After completing the work, he made his way over to another property on the street and using his job as a front, climbed through one of the windows and stole items including a pair of white Balenciaga shoes, a watch, wallet and a jar full of coins.

Police were called a short time later, arresting Long in his van which was parked up in Gardner’s View and finding the stolen property upon a search of the vehicle.

Long was subsequently charged with one count of burglary, to which he pleaded guilty at Northampton Crown Court on April 8, and was sentenced to two years and four months in prison.

Lead investigator Detective Constable Dave Bastuba said: “Kieron Long is a prolific burglar and I am really pleased to see him locked up as it means our homes in Northamptonshire are just that little bit safer.

“On this occasion, he used his job as a window cleaner to break into this home and once inside, stole high-value goods, which I’m pleased we were able to return to their rightful owners.

“It’s such a shame that Long had good honest work as a window cleaner and has thrown that away by committing this crime. I truly hope he reflects on that fact in prison with a view to making better choices when he is released.”