Armed burglar jailed after breaking into 70 year-old man’s home in Birmingham

A burglar has been jailed for six years after breaking into a pensioner’s home in Birmingham armed with weapons.

Mark Jacobs, along with about five other men, forced their way into the home in Kings Norton, pushing aside the man in his 70s. They demanded money but fled after being tackled by the man’s son who was also in at the time. He bravely suffered injuries to his head and hands which needed medical treatment but is thankfully continuing to recover well.

Investigators retrieved CCTV from the area as part of their enquiries, and two neighbourhood officers identified Jacobs from the footage. Forensic analysis of Jacob’s mobile phone further showed he was in the location at the time of the offence, at about 12.30am on 21 September last year.

Mark Jacobs, aged 20, of Courtway Avenue, in Hollywood, Birmingham, was jailed on Tuesday (July 25) at Birmingham Crown Court for six years, after admitting  aggravated burglary.

West Midlands Police are continuing to appeal for information about the case. A force spokesperson said: “We’re still working to bring anyone else involved in this crime to justice. If you have information that can help please contact us via Live Chat on our West Midlands Police website or call 101, quoting 20/121308/23. Or to remain anonymous speak to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”