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\"construction<\/a>A burglar who raided the Learning Curve Group construction academy in Sunderland has been convicted after he dropped a blood-stained tissue at the scene<\/h2>\n

30 year-old Anthony Kirtley raided the Learning Curve Group<\/a> construction academy in Sunderland causing thousands of pounds of damage.<\/p>\n

The burglar damaged a number of rooms and pulled CCTV cameras off the ceiling during the night of destruction on 12 August 12. As a result, the construction had to cancel classes and close its doors to students for three days.<\/p>\n

Anthony Kirtley stole several laptops, computer monitors and power tools worth about \u00a35,500 and caused a further \u00a33,500 worth of damage inside the premises.<\/p>\n

He carelessly left behind a blood-stained tissue and a cupboard door smeared with his DNA, which he had ripped from its hinges. As a result, he was subsequently arrested and charged by police.<\/p>\n

Kirtley, of Cossack Terrace, Sunderland, pleaded guilty to the burglary<\/a> when appearing before magistrates in South Tyneside last week. He will be sentenced next month.<\/p>\n

Disregard for the community<\/h3>\n

PC Sophie Harkness,\u00a0of Northumbria Police<\/a>, said: \u201cThis was an inexcusable crime which resulted in a huge amount of damage and inconvenience to many people.<\/p>\n

\u201cKirtley showed a total disregard for the community where he lives as he smashed his way into the centre which is used by students to better themselves by learning new skills and gaining qualifications.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe then ransacked the building, ripped items off the walls and stole thousands of pounds worth of electronic goods. As a result of his selfish and reckless actions, he deprived others of key educational materials and a number of scheduled sessions had to be cancelled due to the extent of the damage.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn his haste to escape detection after getting his hands on an array of stolen property, he left a number of clues behind at the scene which ensured we identified him as the culprit and turned up at his door.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe should be ashamed of his behaviour and I hope those concerned can take some consolation knowing he has now been convicted of his crimes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Students miss out on construction training<\/h3>\n

In a statement, the construction academy manager at Learning Curve Group, revealed the burglary impacted on the company in a number of ways.<\/p>\n

She said: \u201cThe Learning Curve Group was closed for three days due to the mess and unsafe state the building was in which affected several students that attend for construction training and education.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe incident also resulted in many members of staff losing days of teaching and instead (spent time) fixing the damage caused and tidying the centre, as it was not in a workable condition.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kirtley also admitted a separate burglary in relation to a burglary at flat on Lyndhurst Terrace on 6 August last year, as well as possessing a quantity of cannabis.<\/p>\n

He is due to be sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court on 5 February.<\/p>\n

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