Sheffield man admitted burglary after police 'found him inside barber's shop'

A burglar suspected of exploiting the coronavirus lockdown when he struck at a barber’s has had his sentence delayed while self-isolating.
By Jon Cooper
Published 21st Apr 2020, 09:03 BST
Updated 21st Apr 2020, 09:03 BST
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Michael Wragg, aged 42, of Bankwood Road, Sheffield, admitted burglary after police found him inside Gents Division barber’s, on Meadowhead, Woodseats, Sheffield, after 4am, on March 25, according to a Sheffield Magistrates’ Court hearing.

His case was committed to Sheffield Crown Court for sentencing on April 16 after District Judge Naomi Redhouse told him she thought he had been exploiting the lockdown by being out at night.

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However, Sheffield Crown Court heard Wragg has since been self-isolating so the matter has been adjourned until May 14.

A burglar found by police at Gents Division barber's shop at Woodseats, Sheffield, is due to be sentenced.A burglar found by police at Gents Division barber's shop at Woodseats, Sheffield, is due to be sentenced.
A burglar found by police at Gents Division barber's shop at Woodseats, Sheffield, is due to be sentenced.

Joanne Lewis-Crooks, prosecuting, previously said police had found Wragg at the property.

Wragg, who has previous convictions, pleaded guilty to the burglary on the basis of trespassing because nothing was taken.

Hester Russell, defending, previously said Wragg’s partner has also been self-isolating and Wragg had gone out because he felt claustrophobic.