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A “career criminal with multiple convictions for burglary” has been jailed for three years after burgling a house.

Rhys Colyer, 31, of no fixed abode, Blackwood, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on Tuesday April 25.

He pleaded guilty to one charge of burglary and theft with no violence, as well as one charge of heroin possession.

Colyer was also ordered to pay a £228 victim surcharge upon his release from custody – which goes towards funding victim services.

Police Constable Ian Tucker, of Gwent Police, said: “Rhys Colyer is a career criminal with multiple convictions for burglary.

“His actions cause a considerable amount of heartache for his victims. Thankfully, in this case some items of sentimental value taken were recovered and returned to the victim.

“We welcome this sentence which reflects the seriousness of the offence, and we remain committed to thoroughly investigating all reports of burglaries to ensure successful prosecutions of offenders.”