Burglar jailed after leaving blood on property's floor
A serial criminal who left his blood on the living room floor of a home he raided while the occupant was asleep has been jailed.
Alan Harrison, who has convictions for 23 previous house raids, crept into the property in Sunderland during the night last July (2025) and stole a wallet containing £20 cash.
Prosecutor Kevin Warlaw told Newcastle Crown Court: "The wallet minus the cash was found nearby.
"Blood staining found on the living room floor and an analysis of the swab identified the defendant."
Mr Wardlaw said the victim was asleep at the time of the raid and was left "frightened and shocked".
The court heard Harrison has 141 convictions on his record which includes 23 domestic burglaries and four attempted burglaries.
Harrison, 54, of no fixed address, admitted burglary.
The court heard he is currently serving a 40 month sentence for burglary and vehicle offences.
Sophie Allinson-Howells, defending, said Harrison is putting his time in custody to "good use".
Mr Recorder Simon Goldberg KC said Harrison is a "prolific burglar" and sentenced him to two years and five months.