The Sentinel commented Pet dog sparked confrontation with burglar at Fenton home

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PROLIFIC burglar Lloyd Matthews was confronted by homeowners after he entered their house and stole a tablet computer.

The 41-year-old walked into the Fenton address while the couple were watching television in their lounge.

But their dog started barking which led to them going into the kitchen where they saw the defendant standing by the patio doors holding their tablet computer.

Matthews threw the tablet at the man before he apologised and begged the couple not to call the police.

He even told them where he lived.

He ran off and escaped but was later picked out in an identity parade.

Now Matthews, who has a lengthy criminal record including many house burglaries, has been jailed for four-and-a-half years at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court.

Prosecutor Nick Tatlow said the defendant entered the address in Beech Grove, Fenton, at 8pm on December 3 as the couple watched television in their sitting room.

Mr Tatlow said: They heard the dog barking in the kitchen and went to investigate. They saw a man standing at the open patio doors holding their tablet computer.

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The Sentinel commented Pet dog sparked confrontation with burglar at Fenton home