A burglar who crawled through a cat flap was tracked by police after he took a bite out of a homeowner's fishcake.
Jan Gina, 20 forced his way into a home in Kent and stole wine, clothes, a handbag and bank cards, but left behind half a fishcake with traces of his DNA.
A few days later Gina was busted by police, hiding in a wardrobe in a disused building in Folkstone, Kent, with five bags of cannabis in his backpack and items stolen from the burglary.
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Despite initially denying the charges, by claiming he did not like fish, Gina eventually pleaded guilty to the May raid.
He was sentenced to two years and four months in prison at Canterbury Crown Court on Wednesday.
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DC Beth Gumley, the investigating officer, said: "Gina crept around the property while the victims were inside, asleep and completely unaware.
"Luckily we were able to return the stolen items and Gina has now been imprisoned.
"Burglary is such an intrusive crime and the impact on victims is not underestimated.
"This is why we will do everything within our power to seek justice and ensure those breaking the law are put before the courts."
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