A 32-year-old woman was sentenced to 20 months in prison for burglaries in Stoke-on-Trent, including returning to a home after being caught.

Jade Cobden, 32, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for two burglaries in Stoke-on-Trent, where she broke into homes while homeless, used household items like washing machines and beds, and stole food, cigarettes, and personal belongings. Prosecutors said she returned to a property after being caught, offered a £20 note, and laughed at a homeowner. She admitted to drug use and had 31 prior convictions. The judge rejected homelessness and addiction as excuses, calling her behavior brazen and likening her to the "Goldilocks" burglar, warning of harsher penalties for repeat offenses.