A SERIAL housebreaker who put a student's studies in jeopardy has been jailed for 26 months.
David Burns, 38, targeted several locations across Glasgow between April and July 2023.
Marah Albisher reported that Burns stole electronic items that contained important study documents sparking an “administration headache”.
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Glasgow Sheriff Court heard Burns initially hit the city's Dennistoun Blackfriars Church.
A worker there reported that a microphone, keyboard and other music items were taken.
CCTV of the theft later identified Burns as the culprit.
The value of the items stolen was £1,030.
Burns went on to target Miss Albisher's flat in Glasgow city centre when she was elsewhere in Scotland.
Prosecutor Mark Allan, said: "Footage captured him in and around the property.
"On the homeowner's return, it was identified that bank cards, various electronic items, iPad and headphones had been stolen."
Burns went on to use the bank cards to make a number of illegal transactions.
The total value lost to Miss Albisher was £2,300.
Burns then broke into the Musicians Union in the city centre to make off with electronic equipment including a laptop and tablet.
Mr Allan said he also took £650 well as bank cards from nearby business premises before being caught "red handed" by police.
Burns's lawyer told the court that he committed the crimes to fund his drug habit.
Sheriff Andrew Cubie stated: "Your record confirms that you are a habitual thief and housebreaker.
"It is clear from Miss Albisher's victim impact statement the effect your conduct had on her safety as well as the administration headache to recover university notes.
"The whole thing was extremely disruptive and you only had consideration for yourself."
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