A Bridlington man has been sentenced to 40 weeks behind bars for burglary.
Shaun Wilcox, 46 of North Street in Bridlington was charged with two counts of burglary and was sentenced to 40 weeks behind bars following an appearance at Hull Magistrates Court on Monday, 20 October 2025.
On Friday 3, October 2025 police received a report of a man who had reportedly forced entry into a business premises on Chapel Street in Bridlington and was reported to have taken a charity box with cash inside before fleeing the scene.
On Friday, 17 October 2025 they received a report of a business on King Street in Bridlington that had discovered their windows had been smashed, door had been removed, and items of stock and the till had been taken.
Following lines of enquiry, Wilcox was identified for both offences and subsequently arrested on Friday, 17 October after being spotted by local patrol officers.
Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Ian Foster said:
"I hope this outcome reassures the local community and businesses that offences of this nature will not be tolerated.
We remain committed to treating all reports seriously and, where appropriate, ensuring offenders are brought before the courts”.


Scarborough Toy Appeal Is Back- Can You Help?
Scarborough Sea Cadets Raising The Roof
Scarborough Athletic's Rio Grande Nets Late Leveller
Yorkshire Coast Rugby Round-up
'Dangerous' and 'Unsightly' Scarborough Steps Will Be Replaced
Sandsend Eatery Requests Dramatic Refurb
Scarborough Man Who Stamped on Unconscious Victim’s Head Jailed for Over Three Years
Whitby Town's Last Home Match Before Christmas Postponed
Bridlington Town's Testing Trip Cancelled
Filey Holiday Park Expansion Approved
Local Tourism Tax Revenue Must Stay on the Coast, Demands MP
Whitby Whale Bone Replacement Faces 'Nightmare' Logistics and Ethical Hurdles







Comments
Add a comment