Notorious burglar in Sidmouth false alarm
Published:
9:17 AM June 18, 2010
Updated:
6:33 PM November 7, 2020
POLICE were called to Sidmouth on Monday after a resident thought she had seen notorious burglar Simon Berkowitz in the town.
POLICE were called to Sidmouth on Monday after a resident thought she had seen notorious burglar Simon Berkowitz in the town.
Officers were sent to the Hillside area at around 10.30pm after the woman flagged down a passing patrol car.
A police spokesperson said they were concerned Berkowitz, who was convicted earlier this year of a string of burglaries, had been given early release or escaped from prison.
A search was carried out and the man was eliminated from enquiries.
Police reassured residents that Berkowitz is still behind bars.
