Burglar jailed after being caught out by Home Alone-style bucket trap

Source: The Guardian | Published: February 19, 2025, 5:46 p.m.

Police arrested prolific criminal after homeowners showed CCTV footage of him tripping on string tied to pail of water

A bungling burglar has been jailed after he was caught out by a Home Alone-style bucket trap.

The homeowners in Northumberland had set the snare after several recent reports of attempted break-ins in the local area.

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