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A Totton man has been jailed for three years after pleading guilty to burglary, theft and ABH.
Daniel Ian Victor Cole, 46, of Ringwood Road, committed the crimes in September and October 2024 and was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court.
During the burglary, which occurred at a property on Charnwood Close, Totton, on Wednesday 4 September, Cole stole a satellite navigation system and an Amazon Fire tablet. Two weeks later, on Wednesday 18 September, he stole a PlayStation 5 controller from an address on Shakespeare Drive, Totton. Finally, on Sunday 5 October, he assaulted a woman at property on St Mary Street, Southampton, leaving the victim with ABH-level injuries. Speaking after sentencing, which took place at Southampton Crown Court on Friday (5 September), Trainee Detective Constable Ryan Mitchell, who led the investigation, said: “These crimes, for which Daniel has now been imprisoned, are extremely intrusive and can have untold, long-lasting impacts on victims.
“Nobody should ever have to feel unsafe in their own home, once behind closed doors. In fact, it should be the safest place we can ever be.
“I am pleased that we are now in a position whereby Cole will be behind bars for a significant period of time and can reflect on his actions, and the consequences of those actions.
“While I know the memories of these incidents will remain with the victims, I truly hope that this result provides them with some reassurance and comfort, knowing that Cole can no longer harm anyone else. “I’d like to place on record my thanks to all of them for their support throughout our investigation. We wouldn’t have achieved this outcome without their determination and courage.” On their commitment to bringing offenders before the courts, T/DC Mitchell, said: “We treat seriously all reports made to us, as this case should again evidence, and we will always do what we can to secure justice against those seeking to cause harm in our local communities.
“This sentence should send out a strong message to would-be offenders. We will always do everything we can to find you, and we will then put you in front of the courts and you will have to face justice.
"Hampshire and the Isle of Wight remains a hostile place for criminals and we will always do what we can to ensure that you are caught and that you are held accountable for your actions.”
We urge anyone who has been the victim of burglary, or anyone who has any information on burglary or stolen goods, to contact us on 101 or via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website. Always call 999 if you are in danger or if a crime is in progress.
For information and advice about how you can help protect your home and property from burglary, please visit our website: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/ 
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