Swansea and Cardiff Men Jailed for House Break-in and Car Theft

Two men have been sentenced to prison after breaking into a stranger’s home in Pontardawe and stealing their car keys in an attempt to take their vehicle 🚗⚖️

Liam Bolton, 31, from Treboeth, Swansea, and George Payne, 26, from St. Mellons, Cardiff, both entered an address on Grove Road, Pontardawe on 4th February.

The stolen car was later discovered abandoned without the key on Tudor Road, Treboeth.

Bolton pleaded not guilty to burglary dwelling and theft but was found guilty on 10th September. He has been sentenced to four years in prison.

Payne changed his plea from not guilty to guilty in July and was jailed for 30 months.

Detective Constable Andy Williams said: “Criminals like Liam Bolton and George Payne are the sort of people who make others in their community feel unsafe in their own homes. To know that strangers have entered your home will be extremely distressing for anyone. However, these are two men who do not care about anyone else but themselves. It is good to see that both will be spending considerable time in prison as a result of their actions. The streets are safer without them out there waiting to prey on their next unexpecting victim.”