Man who burgled new build homes handed court order

David Westmoreland, 34, of Aden Court, pleaded guilty at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on February 27, 2025, to entering three properties as a trespasser with intent to steal. The offence took place on March 15, 2024, and involved Westmoreland acting jointly with another individual, Cameron Day.

The court heard that the pair unlawfully entered the houses while they were under construction in Basingstoke.

Magistrates imposed a community order on Westmoreland, which will run until June 11, 2026. As part of the order, he will be subject to an eight-week curfew with electronic monitoring. From June 12, to August 6, Westmoreland must remain at his home address between 8pm and 7am daily.

In addition, Westmoreland must comply with rehabilitation activity requirements, attending up to 25 sessions as directed by a responsible officer.

The court acknowledged Westmoreland’s guilty plea, which was taken into account during sentencing.