A serial burglar who bears a striking resemblance to Boris Johnson has been jailed after being caught with £1,280 in cash hidden down his trousers.
Jason Watson, a 43year-old man with 210 prior convictions, went after a Hull cafe along with Adrian Awty 45, his spice addict accomplice.
After the September 28 raid, keys, bank cards, and a pair Vivienne Westwood earrings were taken by the pair. However, they were later arrested.
Jason Watson, a 43 year-old man with 210 convictions, attacked a Hull cafe. He is pictured below, with Boris Johnson to his right
Jazmine Lee, the prosecutor, stated that the couple went to the House of Panini cafe in Prospect Street, Hull and seemed to be looking behind the till.
Watson pointed to something, and Awty did likewise. Both went into a separate area, and Awty ran away carrying something.
Watson left the office with something hidden under his pants. Staff later discovered that Watson had left behind a handbag.
It contained £1,280 cash that the owners had given her to help run the premises while they were away.
Keys, bank cards and a pair of Vivienne Westwood earrings were also stolen, making the total value of the haul £2,280.
Watson attempted to barricade himself in his room, but the men were later detained.
Watson was convicted of 210 offences before, including 125 for theft or related matters and 23 for burglary.
He was held for four years for burglary, but was released September 3rd.
Awty was convicted of 96 prior offences, including 52 theft-linked cases and 21 for burglary.
He was in prison for three years, four months and one month in October 2019, for burglary.
Between them, they had committed 44 burglaries.
Awty was convicted for 96 offences in the past, including 52 theft-related cases and 21 for burglary.
Julia Baggs, mitigating said that Watson was able to get rid of drugs during his last prison sentence.
Miss Baggs stated that ‘he has been dependent upon drugs for the vast majority his adult life.
Soon after his release from prison, he was on the streets.
Miss Baggs stated, “He quickly fell off the wagon and made some steps backwards.”
“This was clearly an impulsive act. He is looking for work in the community.
Awty’s representative, Cathy Kioko Giligan, stated that the offence was opportunistic.
She said that there was no excuse to the defendant’s behavior. He was under the influence of drugs at that time.
“He has a history of drug addiction.
Awty would not be released from prison before May 2022.
Megan Rhys, a recording artist, told the pair that they had both made appalling records.
He said that if they didn’t change their behavior, they would get longer and longer sentences and spend most of their lives in prison.
Recorder Rhys said, “This offence is so serious, that only a sentence of custodial imprisonment can be justified.”
Watson and Awty were each sentenced to 10 month imprisonment.
After the hearing, House of Panini staff received information that the burglars were in prison but declined to comment.