A man has been jailed for two years after admitting a string of theft and burglary offences.
Paul Carruthers, 44, of Northfields, Norwich, broke into a home while the owner was on holiday on April 3, stealing jewellery, vinyl records, perfume, cash and bank cards.
He was linked to the crime by fingerprints.
On April 14, he took baked goods from an unmanned cake shed and forced open an honesty box.
Two days later, he entered a house while the homeowners were in the garden and stole a handbag containing cash, cards and a phone.
Both incidents were captured on doorbell cameras, helping officers identify him.
He pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary dwelling, two counts of fraud and one count of theft from a shop.
The offences were committed while Carruthers was serving a suspended sentence for retail theft.
Duncan Etchells, police staff supervisor for Operation Converter, said: "This individual is a prolific offender who has repeatedly shown a disregard for the law and the livelihoods and property of others."
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