'Prolific' thief jailed following rural burglary spree

By Dherran Titherington 7th Aug 2025

Local News by Dherran Titherington 7th Aug 2025

A man has been jailed following a burglary spree in the rural areas of Chester.

Andrew Winter from St Marys Street, Whitchurch, appeared at Chester Crown Court on 4 August.

He pleaded guilty to attempted burglary with intent to steal, ten counts of burglary other than a dwelling, burglary and theft from the person of another at an earlier hearing.

The 59-year-old was sentenced to two years, four months and 26 days.

The charges relate to offences occurring in the rural areas of Chester between 6 December 2024 and 1 July 2025.

Winter targeted sheds and outbuildings across Chester, Malpas, Allstretton, Tilstone Fernall, Tiverton, Whitchurch and Wrenbury.

He stole a range of items from bicycles and garden equipment and tools to watering cans and trophies.

Sgt Roy Wellings from the Chester Local Policing Proactive Team, said: "Winter was prolific and appeared to be indiscriminate in what he stole.

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"It appears that if it wasn't nailed down he took it. He's now paying the price for his actions."

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