A burglar from Potters Bar has been jailed in connection with a series of offences committed at business premises in the town.
Michael Georgiou, 42, of Chace Avenue, appeared at Hatfield Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, December 9, where he pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary, with a further six offences taken into consideration.
He was sentenced to 26 weeks imprisonment for the burglaries, and an additional 12 weeks for activating a suspended sentence order, amounting to a total of 38 weeks.
Detective Sergeant Krisztina Gulyas, who led the investigation into the burglaries, said: “Georgiou has caused misery for local business owners.
"As well as the upset caused by being targeted, they also suffered financially as a result of his offending."
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Georgiou's offences occurred over six-week periods between November and December 2024, and between the same months this year.
The 42-year-old was declared wanted and arrested by a neighbouring force on Sunday, December 7.
A search of his last known address discovered distinctive items of clothing matching those worn during the burglaries.
He was subsequently charged and appeared at court the following day.
DS Gulyas continued: “I am pleased that the courts have handed down a custodial sentence and I hope this gives him time to reflect and change his ways.
“Reassurance patrols have been carried out in the area by the NPT [Neighbourhood Policing Team] and these patrols will continue over the festive period, as part of the Winter of Action campaign to keep our town centres safe.”
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