By GB News (World News) | Created at 2026-10-06 22:55:55 | Updated at 2026-10-07 00:30:27
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A balaclava-wearing burglar has been jailed after he was caught falling asleep in a victim's property.
Nelson Loveridge broke into a property in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, on April 19, then fell asleep in a spare room.
The 36-year-old was found napping by a man in the house in Long Chaulden at about 7.30am before being woken and arrested.
After his arrest, detectives linked Loveridge to a series of break-ins that all took place during the early hours of the same day on nearby roads in Long Chaulden and Boxmoor.
During one of the break-ins, a woman woke to find him standing on her landing with a crowbar, having entered the property via the kitchen window.
Loveridge demanded she hand over cash and jewellery, but she chased him out of the front door and he fled the scene.
He was subsequently charged and remanded into custody before pleading guilty to all the offences on May 26.
Loveridge, of Honeycross Road, Hemel Hempstead, was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison at Luton Crown Court.
Nelson Loveridge of Honeycross Road, Hemel Hempstead, has been jailed
HERTFORDSHIRE POLICE
Detective Constable Jake Smith, who led the investigation, said: "Waking up to discover someone has tried to break into your home is distressing.
"But finding an intruder inside your property is a truly traumatic experience, as the victims in this case sadly experienced.
"I’m pleased that Loveridge accepted responsibility for his actions by pleading guilty at an early opportunity.
"CCTV footage provided by local residents played an integral role in progressing our investigation, and I would like to thank everyone who supported us as we worked to bring him to justice."
