A HEROIN addict caught on CCTV climbing into a stanger's home has been jailed for burglary.

CCTV showed Rank, 31, climbing into the victim's home before she was disturbed by the householder's dog and made a quick exit.

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Rank was charged with burglary and appeared at Durham Crown Court on Thursday, February 3.

The court heard how the drug-addict claimed to be "visiting someone" when she was caught in the Ferryhill home.

Rank, of Watt Street, Ferryhill, denied the incident in interview but later pleaded guilty to burglary with intent to steal.

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She has 24 previous convictions for 40 offences, including a prison sentence in 2015 for burglary and was also dealt with by the team last year for theft and shoplifting.

Rank was jailed for a total of 876 days.

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