A man has been sent to prison for three years after committing a series of burglaries, including two at the same home.

Peter Adamjak, 25, of The Grove, Gravesend committed the first offence in William Street, Gravesend, on Sunday, September 11 when he let himself into a property through the back door and stole a handbag containing cash, jewellery, bank cards and passports.

A week later Adamjak broke into the property off The Grove while the occupants were asleep upstairs, stealing electrical items including a smartphone and a desktop computer.

On Thursday, September 22 he returned while the flat was empty and stole a television, satellite receiver and more. He was later spotted taking the items back to his home address.

The victims were living elsewhere at the time due to an accidental fire in their kitchen.

The final offence was committed two days later in Parrock Street, Gravesend, where Adamjak smashed a window before stealing items including jewellery, laptop computers and designer watches.

"He clearly gave no thought to anyone else while carrying out his selfish actions" - DC William Looker

He was arrested on Sunday, September 25 when officers carried out a warrant at his home address. He tried to escape via the roof but was caught.

A number of items stolen from the four burglaries were found within the property and Adamjak admitted the offences following his arrest.

Investigating officer Detective Constable William Looker said: "Peter Adamjak was an unemployed man who took the easy option of stealing from other people in order to make money.

"Burglary is a terrible crime that has a long-lasting emotional impact on victims, but he clearly gave no thought to anyone else while carrying out his selfish actions – especially not those he targeted twice either side of a fire at their home.

"I am pleased he has received a custodial sentence for his crimes, which caused concern within his local community at the time."

Adamjak appeared at Maidstone Crown Court on Wednesday where he was sentenced to three years imprisonment.