A few months after the burglary, the victim's husband died suddenly - prompting her to offer a £10,000 reward
A lout burglar stole a widow's wedding ring, jewellery and watches in Northamptonshire. On January 6, 2019, Peter O’Halloran, 49, forced entry into a couple’s home while they were away, avoiding security systems to spend hours inside.
Tragically, a few months after the burglary, the husband died suddenly - devastating his family and prompting his grieving widow to offer a £10,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the burglar and in the hope of recovering some of the jewellery her late husband had given her. On Friday, November 17, O’Halloran appeared at Cambridge Crown Court for sentencing after pleading guilty to the Northamptonshire burglary, two other high-value burglaries in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk, and one offence relating to the Proceeds of Crime Act.