A burglar who committed over 60 break-ins in Birmingham has been sentenced, despite a controversial plea to avoid prison for rehabilitation.
His crime spree mainly took place in south Birmingham during 2023. He even broke into local schools and stole thousands from homes. In one incident, he caused £2,500 in damage at a community pavilion.
Travers was caught on CCTV breaking into a pub in Kings Norton. He admitted to multiple burglary charges and had a long list of other offenses.
In court, his lawyer argued for a lighter sentence. They suggested a program to help him instead of prison. The judge, however, decided on a prison term of three years and two months.
The judge noted that many people faced hardships during the pandemic without turning to crime. While some readers supported the idea of rehabilitation, others felt he deserved a harsher punishment. The debate continues on how best to handle such cases.
