Boozy burglar rang police
13 April 2012
A boozed-up burglar broke into a cafe - then called police when he got stuck in a window trying to escape, a court heard today.
Christopher Kelman, 34, of Didcot, Oxfordshire, raided the drinks cabinet at the Upper Crust buffet on platform three of Swindon railway station on January 30 this year. He forced entry by pushing up the shutters.
After quenching his thirst with three cans of Stella Artois and three bottles of Budweiser, he decided to leave.
But he chose the wrong window - one which was far too small, Swindon Magistrates' Court was told.
On finding himself "stuck", Kelman called the police for help and was arrested for burglary.
He admitted the charge and was fined £420, ordered to pay £11.92 in compensation, and £55 court costs.
