A "prolific" burglar who snatched jewellery from a home and stole a safe from a business has been jailed.
Richard Duggan, 43, of Lynn Road, Swaffham, was sentenced to three years and five months in prison at Norwich Crown Court on June 12.
He pleaded guilty to burglary and was found guilty of three counts of assaulting an emergency worker.
The charges relate to a break-in on March 4, 2025, at a home in Shoemakers Lane, Swaffham, where Duggan smashed a window and an internal door before stealing around £300 worth of jewellery.
Sergeant Dan Shelley said: "This was a deliberate and damaging burglary that targeted both a home and a local business, causing distress and disruption to the victims.
"Duggan’s actions, including his assaults on emergency workers, show a continued disregard for the law and those working to protect the public."
CCTV footage placed Duggan in the area at the time of the burglary and clothing found at his property matched what was seen in the footage.
He was arrested on March 20, 2025.
Duggan also admitted to a second burglary, which was taken into consideration during sentencing.
It took place at a business in London Street, Swaffham, on March 8, 2025, where charity boxes, two drills, a dog harness and a safe were stolen.
As a "third striker," meaning he has been convicted of burglary on at least three separate occasions, Duggan received a mandatory minimum sentence of three years.
He was also ordered to pay £228 in compensation and costs.
Sgt Shelley added: "The sentence handed down reflects the seriousness of his offending and his status as a repeat burglar.
"We hope this outcome provides reassurance to the community that offenders of this nature will be held accountable."
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