Two teenage boys have pleaded guilty to burglary following an incident in Devizes earlier this month.
A 16-year-old boy, who can’t be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to burglary.
A second 16-year-old boy, who also can’t be named, has pleaded guilty to burglary, dangerous driving and driving without a licene or insurance..
They both appeared at Swindon Youth Court yesterday (16/01) and have been remanded in custody until sentencing on on February 6.
The charges relate to an incident at around 3.20am on Wednesday January 10.
CCI Bianca Ledbury from the Burglary Unit at Wiltshire Police said: "This investigation was able to progress quickly due to the combined efforts of several departments, working together to enable the swift arrest of the offenders who had burgled the victims property, stealing his car keys and his car, driving it dangerously before crashing into a nearby property causing damage.
"This could have been a very different story had it been a different time of day. Thankfully no one was hurt during this incident.
"Burglary is one of the most invasive crimes with a lasting effect upon those targeted. These offenders are prolific and have caused widespread disruption in their Local area, as a result of their actions they will face sentencing on 6th February 2024."
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