Clumsy burglars arrested after stopping at McDonald’s drive-thru

Two hungry burglars have been arrested after ordering 20 chicken nuggets at a McDonald’s drive-thru following their crime.

Carl Hodgson and Jordan Scott stole £1,500 in cash, valuables and a set of car keys from an address in the Wardley area of ​​Gateshead.

A week later, the duo felt peckish and went to the fast food restaurant where their car, which police had flagged as a “vehicle of interest,” was caught on CCTV.

Hodgson and Scott spent £9.41 on 20 chicken nuggets and two medium Coca-Colas during the trip on May 2.

Later in the day, police began pursuing the vehicle before stopping it.

The driver, Scott, attempted to flee the scene but was found hiding in a pig pen on a farm in the Leam Lane area.

Meanwhile, passenger Hodgson was later arrested at an address in the Whitehills area.

Scott, 24, of Lingley Gardens, and Hodgson, 28, of Grange Villa, appeared at Newcastle Crown Court earlier this week each charged with one count of burglary.

Both pleaded guilty, with Hodgson being sentenced to 15 months in prison, while Scott was jailed for a year.

Praising Gateshead’s Organised and Acquisitive Crime Team, Detective Sergeant Ian Ritchie, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is a great example of how everyone pulls together to achieve a positive outcome for the community.

“Burglaries can have a huge impact on homeowners and the surrounding area, so it is essential that we find those responsible and stop them in their tracks.

“The team has worked tirelessly to arrest these offenders. This demonstrates that we, as a police force, take matters like this very seriously and will act on your concerns.

“We also want to remind people to remain vigilant by locking windows and exterior doors and keeping valuables out of sight.”

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