Man who broke into cafe found sleeping next to stolen haul

THE CRIME WAS SOLVED WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF IT BEING REPORTED BUT POLICE DIDN'T HAVE TO LOOK HARD FOR AT LEAST ONE OF THE CULPRITS 15:16, 04 Jun 2025 A man who broke into a café was found

by police just 30 minutes later - cuddled up asleep with the items he stole right next to him. Michael Condon, 38, was also still wearing the red and black coat seen on CCTV of the break-in

at the Cardiff café. Condon, along with his accomplice, Daniel Collins, 51, were both jailed just days after the burglary. Staff arrived at My Sisters House in Clifton Street, Adamsdown, at

8am on Saturday morning, May 31, to find the front door damaged and items missing. A box of oil, money, mobile phones, and bottled drinks was stolen from the café. After quickly viewing

CCTV footage, officers from Roath Neighbourhood Policing Team went out to search the area for suspects. Within 30 minutes, they stumbled across Condon sleeping in nearby Sapphire Street,

still wearing the red and black coat officers had spotted on CCTV. Next to him was the box of stolen olive oil and close by were pallets of stolen Coca Cola in glass bottles. Article

continues below His accomplice was arrested the following day. _Never miss a Cardiff story by __signing up to our daily newsletter here_ Condon, from Butetown, and Collins, from Penylan

appeared at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on Monday, June 2, and pleaded guilty to burglary. Collins was sentenced to 16 weeks imprisonment. Condon was sentenced to 22 weeks for the burglary

and two thefts. After the sentencing, South Wales Police said: "We hope this quick justice provides comfort to all those connected to My Sisters House. "We recognise that being a

victim of burglary is traumatic, whether it’s your home, business, or workplace, and we also work hard to identify those responsible. "As always, we ask businesses to review their

security systems and make it clear that there is no cash on the premises overnight. Article continues below "We also ask people to be vigilant of anyone seen hanging around businesses

or retail premises during the early hours of the morning. "If anyone is seen acting suspiciously, please call police immediately on 999."