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Serial burglar caught raiding farm after stopping to feed Larry the Llama

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Wednesday, 12 May 2021 18:06

A burglar caught on CCTV feeding a llama at a popular tourist attraction in Monmouthshire has been jailed.

CCTV footage captured James Fisher taking time out with Larry the Llama during a raid at Raglan Farm Park in Monmouthshire.

The 30-year-old was soon arrested after being recognised by a police community support officer following a CCTV appeal.

He was arrested when officers pulled him over on a slip road and found bolt cutters in the van forensically linking him to the crimes.

Fisher carried out a serious of night-time rural burglaries throughout Monmouthshire.

He was jailed for two years.

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