ProlificNorth Wales thief finally jailed after burglary spree
A prolific thief who targeted a series of properties across North Wales and Cheshire has been jailed.
Jerry Berry, 39, of no fixed address, was sentenced to three years and ten months in prison at Mold Crown Court on Thursday, 25 September.
Berry was charged with five counts of burglary of a dwelling, one burglary of a non-dwelling, dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and remaining unlawfully at large following recall to prison. He had pleaded guilty to all offences at Mold Magistrates’ Court last month.
The offences were committed between June and July this year before Berry was detained and arrested in Bangor on 16 July.
Among the incidents was a burglary at St Paul’s Church in Rhosesmor on 10 July, where Berry stole tins containing money and cash from a donation box.
He was also disqualified from driving for 71 months, taking into account his custody sentence.
Judge Nicola Jones, sentencing, commended police for their work, saying: “The police are to be commended for the incredible hard work they have put in to bring you to justice.”
Chief Inspector Matt Geddes said: “Berry’s offending was both prolific and deeply impactive to his victims, targeting homes, places of worship, and communities across North Wales and Cheshire. His actions caused considerable distress, and I’m pleased that he has now been brought to justice.
“This conviction is the result of tireless work by officers across multiple departments in both North Wales Police and Cheshire Constabulary, who worked swiftly and collaboratively to identify, locate, and arrest Berry.
“I want to thank all those involved in the investigation and reassure the public that we remain committed to pursuing offenders and protecting our communities from harm.”
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