Only three months after being released from jail, Simon Bernard Blacklock was caught with tools with intent to burgle, Bishop Auckland Magistrates Court heard this week.
He was found with a screwdriver, wrench and wire cutters on August 18th, having only recently been released from jail for dealing Class A drugs.
The 36 year-old of Cheesmond Avenue, Bishop Auckland was then caught again in possession of similar tools on September 30th.
Blacklock admitted two counts of possession of tools used in connection with burglary and trespass with intent to steal scrap metal. The bench gave Blacklock a ten week community order which includes a 7pm to 7am curfew. He was also ordered to pay £40 in costs.
Bishop Auckland's local community newspaper.
