A 44-year-old man who conducted burglaries at multiple addresses in Shepperton has been sentenced.

Raymond Agyemang-Gyamfi, 44 (DOB 23/06/1981) of Shepperton, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to two counts of burglary and three counts of attempted burglary.

On Thursday, 29 May, Agyemang-Gyamfi entered a property at around 1.45am, stole several power tools and around £400 in cash. That same night, CCTV showed him at a neighbouring property, trying the handle of the garage and searching around the garden.

A few days later, Agyemang-Gyamfi targeted another home three times. In the early hours of 1 June, he entered via the rear door and was chased out of the address by the family dog.

Later that day, Agyemang-Gyamfi attended the same house but was unable to enter the garden due to a padlocked gate.

On 3 June at 4.30am, he made his third and final attempt to burgle the address. CCTV showed Agyemang-Gyamfi struggle to lift a side gate before once again being deterred by the family dog.

These CCTV images were circulated to officers in Spelthorne and at 10pm on 3 June, he was stopped on the High Street and arrested on suspicion of burglary and attempted burglary.

During his interview, Agyemang-Gyamfi described his behaviour as ‘opportunist’. He identified himself in CCTV footage of the burglaries, stating he had a ‘curiosity’ to see what was in the property and admitted to selling the goods at a market in London.

At Guildford Crown Court on Monday, 15 September, he was sentenced to three years in prison.

Investigating officer PC Rebecca Clarke from our Proactive Investigations Team, said: “Burglary is an intrusive crime which causes immeasurable distress to its victims.

“Agyemang-Gyamfi targeted a particular street and house multiple times which understandably created a sense of fear among residents in the community. Everyone should feel safe in their own home and Agyemang-Gyamfi took this away. Despite admitting his behaviour was not justified, he still could not understand the detrimental impact his actions had caused.

“Surrey Police are committed to thoroughly investigating burglary and will continue to pursue offenders like Agyemang-Gyamfi relentlessly to bring them to justice.”