Levi Bird, 44, targeted the flat in Abbey Garden Terrace, Colchester, last month when the resident left the front door open during a heatwave. “Within 25 minutes of the burglary, the Barclays card had been used to by goods from a local Co-Op – £44.87. "Attempts were made with Santander and Lloyds, most of which were declined, save for a transaction at Sainsbury’s – £64. Bird, who was arrested in the city centre three days later, admitted one charge each of burglary and fraud. The Recorder, Mr Geraint Jones KC, jailed Bird for one year and three months.