The burglar had paid for his scratch games and his tobacco with a stolen credit card

A 34-year-old man appeared this Thursday before the court in Montluçon (Allier) for several thefts.

He had been arrested after a burglary committed at the home of a couple, in Commentry, on January 29, reports

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The owners of the place had surprised him and managed to write down his license plate before he fled.

He buys scratch games and tobacco with a stolen credit card

Investigators quickly made the link to another case dating back to October 2021. An individual had used a stolen bank card a little earlier in a car to buy scratch games and tobacco in bars, still in Commentry .

The defendant, who is said to be suffering from a heroin addiction, was confused thanks to the CCTV images of the establishments.

He was finally given a six-month suspended prison sentence, with the obligation to take treatment.

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