MAGISTRATES deferred the sentence of a burglar with a warning that he 'keep out of trouble' - but he went on to raid a second business just two-and-a-half weeks later.

As reported, Harrison Archer first targeted cafe Flirt in Bournemouth's Triangle on November 8.

The 21-year-old stole a mobile phone and money from a tip jar during the burglary, which happened shortly before 12.45am.

His sentence was postponed until January 11 and magistrates ordered him to stay out of trouble and attend a project to help him with an addiction.

However, at 12.35am on November 27, Archer used a brick to smash the window of the Every Cloud Vape Shop in Christchurch Road, Boscombe.

He then stole £242 in cash from the shop. The total cost of the damage is thought to be more than £200.

PCs investigating the raid recognised Archer from CCTV footage. Further footage was then found of him returning home after committing the burglary wearing the same clothing. He was arrested in the car park of Asda in Bournemouth on December 3.

Archer, of Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, admitted the second burglary at Poole Magistrates' Court on December 4.

He was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison suspended for 12 months, as well as a six-week curfew requirement. He was also ordered to pay £500 compensation and £85 costs.

Neighbourhood Inspector Jon Wasey, who has responsibility for Bournemouth South, said: “We have seen a number of commercial burglaries in the Bournemouth area in recent weeks and this case demonstrates our commitment to identifying those responsible and ensuring they are brought before the court.

“We appreciate the significant impact offending of this nature can have on businesses, particularly smaller enterprises, and this is one of a number of arrests we have made in connection with the commercial burglaries that have occurred recently, including one where the culprit is now serving a custodial sentence.

“These offences are mainly taking place at night and I would urge businesses in the area to make sure they have appropriate security in place. Ensure your CCTV is working and take all necessary measures to ensure it is obvious that no cash is left in premises overnight and charity boxes are not on show.

“I would like to reassure members of the public that Bournemouth remains a safe place to live and work and we are committed to protecting our local businesses."