Housebreaker caught after leaving glove and footprint at Lanarkshire homes he targeted

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A Lanarkshire housebreaker was caught after leaving a glove and a footprint at the scene of the crime. Brian Hunstone kicked in the door of a property before stealing medication and a box containing £30 in cash.

Hunstone, 42, care of Blue Triangle, Wide Close, Lanark, appeared at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Friday. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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Hunstone also admitted entering an unlocked house in Hamilton Street, Larkhall, that day and stealing clothing, cash, medication and a handbag.Referring to the break-in, prosecutor Chloe O'Hara said the householder had gone away overnight and in the morning a neighbour noticed a side door had been smashed and was insecure.She stated: "Police recovered a glove from the garden and noticed a footprint on the door."The glove was analysed at the forensics lab and the accused's DNA was recovered."Analysis of the footprint showed it came from a size seven Nike Max trainer.