A 36-year-old man has been jailed after admitting to burgling a house belonging to an elderly woman.

Robert Chilvers, of Waterside, Peartree Bridge, was sentenced to two years and four months in behind bars following a hearing at Aylesbury Crown Court on Tuesday, September 3.

His sentencing relates to an incident on Sunday, June 30 this year in Stony Stratford, where Chilvers broke into the empty house of a woman in her eighties.

He caused damage to the window and internal door to gain entry.

Once inside, he stole cash, a security camera, and several decommissioned antique pistols.

Chilvers was caught on CCTV leaving the property and was arrested on Thursday, July 4.

He had been on licence for previous burglary offences, so once charged he was recalled to prison.

Following his most recent sentencing, he was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £288.

Police Staff Investigator Graeme Robinson, said: “Burglary is a priority crime for police in Milton Keynes as we are aware of the long-lasting impact it can have upon victims.

“This conviction shows that Thames Valley Police will not tolerate burglaries and will work hard and swiftly to apprehend offenders.

“Chilvers has targeted the home of a victim in their eighties, with absolutely no regard or concern for them. I am satisfied he has been sentenced to time in prison and hope it offers some solace to the victim.”