This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/london/6091544.stm

The article has changed 3 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 1 Version 2
'Most wanted' burglar sentenced 'Most wanted' burglar sentenced
(4 days later)
A burglar who was wanted by police over thousands of break-ins across London has been jailed for seven years.A burglar who was wanted by police over thousands of break-ins across London has been jailed for seven years.
Drug addict Norman Sinclair, 46, who was on Scotland Yard's most wanted list, pleaded guilty at Harrow Crown Court to 13 burglaries.Drug addict Norman Sinclair, 46, who was on Scotland Yard's most wanted list, pleaded guilty at Harrow Crown Court to 13 burglaries.
He had asked that a further 2,646 break-ins be taken into consideration.He had asked that a further 2,646 break-ins be taken into consideration.
But Sinclair, of no fixed address, withdrew the admission as he said he had forgotten which he had committed due to his "chaotic lifestyle".But Sinclair, of no fixed address, withdrew the admission as he said he had forgotten which he had committed due to his "chaotic lifestyle".
Judge Nic Madge told Sinclair he was a "predator" as he jailed him for six years for the 13 burglaries committed on an eight year crime spree between December 1997 and March this year.Judge Nic Madge told Sinclair he was a "predator" as he jailed him for six years for the 13 burglaries committed on an eight year crime spree between December 1997 and March this year.
Born-again ChristianBorn-again Christian
He was also sentenced to a further 12 months for trying to leave the country at Dover using a false passport.He was also sentenced to a further 12 months for trying to leave the country at Dover using a false passport.
The born-again Christian told officials he was on his way to Jerusalem...to help him lead a life "more in line with his Christian faith", away from his life of drugs, burglary and use of prostitutes, said Nathan Palmer, defending.The born-again Christian told officials he was on his way to Jerusalem...to help him lead a life "more in line with his Christian faith", away from his life of drugs, burglary and use of prostitutes, said Nathan Palmer, defending.
Sinclair is thought to have stolen millions of pounds worth jewellery, cash and credit cards to fund a £1,000-a-day crack habit.Sinclair is thought to have stolen millions of pounds worth jewellery, cash and credit cards to fund a £1,000-a-day crack habit.
I am satisfied that you are a skilled and professional burglar Judge Nic MadgeI am satisfied that you are a skilled and professional burglar Judge Nic Madge
The court heard he also pawned his loot and made donations to charity including Homerton Hospital in east London.The court heard he also pawned his loot and made donations to charity including Homerton Hospital in east London.
The judge revealed that Sinclair had picked up 20 previous convictions in 18 courts for 40 offences, 21 of which were for burglary and mostly at residential properties.The judge revealed that Sinclair had picked up 20 previous convictions in 18 courts for 40 offences, 21 of which were for burglary and mostly at residential properties.
He said: "It appears that you have been a persistent burglar for the last 30 years.He said: "It appears that you have been a persistent burglar for the last 30 years.
"I am satisfied that you are a skilled and professional burglar.""I am satisfied that you are a skilled and professional burglar."
He continued: "You have, to use the words of the Court of Appeal, behaved as a predator preying on your fellow citizens."He continued: "You have, to use the words of the Court of Appeal, behaved as a predator preying on your fellow citizens."