A burglar, who suffered instant karma after he tried to break into a house, has been jailed for more than two years.
David Timmins, 42, broke into a home on Penistone Road, in Sheffield in the early hours of September 2.
But he mistakenly alerted the homeowners to his presence when he switched on the downstairs light.
The couple immediately called the police, who when they arrived ten minutes later found Timmins pinned down on the sofa by one of the homeowners.
The next day Timmins pleaded guilty to a charge of burglary dwelling and theft – no violence at a hearing.
David Timmins, 42, broke into a home on Penistone Road, in Sheffield in the early hours of September 2
The couple immediately called the police, who when they arrived ten minutes later found Timmins pinned down on the sofa by one of the homeowners
On November 1, the 42-year-old was sentenced, at Sheffield Crown Court, to two years and six months in prison.
He must also pay a surcharge of £228.
Footage released by South Yorkshire Police showed a topless man straddling Timmins on a sofa.
As shouts of ‘do not move’ can be heard on the footage as Timmins responds: ‘I’m down.’
A clip from a police body-worn camera later caught Timmins telling an officer: ‘I pinched it…I’ll make it an easy interview for you.’
In a later clip, Timmins can be heard being told he was under arrest for burglary, to which he replied: ‘Why is it burglary?’
The officer can then be heard saying: ‘Listen to me, you’ve entered the premises without permission with the intent to take goods’
The officer can then be heard saying: ‘Listen to me, you’ve entered the premises without permission with the intent to take goods.’
Katie Summerhayes, the officer in charge of this case, said: ‘The victim of this burglary showed incredible courage in detaining Timmins before we arrived at the scene.
‘Our officers acted quickly and, thanks in no small part to the victim, Timmins had no choice but to admit his guilt.
‘I am pleased with the result of this case which shows we will take strong, robust action against burglars who think they can terrorise our communities and get away with it.’
