A MAN who robbed vulnerable victims in Athersley has been sentenced to four years behind bars.
Sam Lee Finney, 19, of Bramcote Avenue, Athersley, sneaked into two houses in November last year, assaulted and stole from two people who he knew to be vulnerable due to medical conditions.
He was sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court last Wednesday after pleading guilty to two counts of robbery at an earlier hearing.
Finney entered a house in Kirkby Avenue, Athersley, on November 14, while the occupant was inside and stole his bike.
A few days later on November 19, he approached the occupant of a house in Highcroft Drive, Athersley, and forced his way in, asking the occupant for a drink before stealing a gold ring and a small amount of cash.
Finney assaulted both his victims, leaving them with minor injuries.
Investigating officer Det Con Jim Dyson said: “Finney deliberately targeted vulnerable victims, playing on those vulnerabilities in order to steal for his own selfish gain. I’m pleased he is now serving a significant sentence for his crimes.
“Offences like this will not be tolerated and we will do everything we can and investigate each incident thoroughly in order to bring people who commit such intrusive crimes to justice.”
