He stole a close friend’s wedding fund before targeting his girlfriend’s family and now he has been jailed for 32 months.
Neil Bright, of Normanton Road, Oakridge, used the trust of his victims to steal money and jewellery, before selling the items on, as he struggled with mounting debts,
Bright, who is said to have “lost sight of himself”, stole sentimental items from three members of the same family, gaining entry to their homes using keys taken from his girlfriend’s home.
Winchester Crown Court heard on Thursday that the 34-year-old denied the crimes and only pleaded guilty after his fingerprints were found at each of the scenes and some stolen items discovered at his home.