A man was arrested on suspicion of burglary in Radlett thanks to quick thinking neighbours.
Police were called to Radlett railway station just after 7pm on Thursday, March 5 after a neighbour saw a break-in at a house in Shenley Hill.
Ionel Behnean, 25 from Clovelly Avenue, Colindale, was arrested and later charged with burglary and appeared before Hatfield Reman Court on March 7 where he pleaded guilty.
He has been remanded to appear for sentence before St Albans Crown Court on April 2.
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