Across the year, criminals have been jailed for burglary, stealing motorhomes, and car theft, to name but a few.
Check out the Sunderland thieves who’ve spent Christmas behind bars.
5. Ryan Carney
Ryan Carney, 39, of no fixed address admitted burglary after stealing Christmas presents on Christmas Eve (2024). He was sentenced to a total of 21 months behind bars. | NP Photo: NP
6. Bradley Marshall
Bradley Marshall, 20, of Killmory Walk, Hartlepool, admitted burglary and two attempted burglaries and was jailed for 18 months. He targeted three Sunderland houses in the space of a few hours. | NP Photo: NP
7. Stephen Mitchinson
Stephen Mitchinson, 50, of Gairlock Drive, Washington, pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary, two counts of theft from a motor vehicle and four counts of vehicle interference. He was sentenced to two and a half years behind bars. | NP Photo: NP
8. Richard Anderson
Richard Anderson, 54, of no fixed abode, was jailed for was sentenced to five years for robbery. | NP Photo: NP