A SANDWELL man has been jailed following a series of burglaries across the Black Country after CCTV was shared on social media. 

Adrian Stanton, aged 42, committed several offences across Walsall and Wednesbury between July and August, where he broke into homes stealing jewellery, electrical equipment and on one occasion even football memorabilia.  

He pleaded guilty to burglaries at two properties, including a property on Wood Green Road which he targeted two days in a row. As well as an attempted burglary on Wellcroft Road where he was spooked by the home owner. 

Footage from Wellcroft Road was shared on social media, officers saw the footage and through local knowledge recognised the man to be Stanton from his distinctive tattoos.

Investigators also located and recovered a Ford Focus, that was seen leaving a burglary on Cavendish Road, Walsall at Stanton’s home address in High Bullen, Wednesbury. 

Eagle eyed neighbourhood officers spotted Stanton in Wednesbury last October

He tried to run away, but was quickly detained and was identified as being responsible for the burglaries and charged. 

Stourbridge News: JAILED: Adrian Stanton. Photo: West Midlands Police JAILED: Adrian Stanton. Photo: West Midlands Police

At Wolverhampton Crown Court last Thursday (January 13), he was sentenced to three years in prison. 

Police have said that Stanton worked with another man on at least two of the burglaries and are still looking to identify him.

Those who recognise him in the video, are asked to contact police via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website or by calling 101.