A burglar, who suffered instant karma after trying to break into a house, has been jailed for more than two years.

David Timmins, 42, broke into a house in Penistone Road, Sheffield, in the early hours of September 2.

But he mistakenly alerted the homeowners to his presence when he turned on the downstairs light.

The couple immediately called the police, who ten minutes later found Timmins pinned on the couch by one of the homeowners.

The next day, Timmins pleaded guilty to burglary and theft – without violence during a hearing.

David Timmins, 42, broke into a house in Penistone Road, Sheffield, in the early hours of September 2.

The couple immediately called the police, who ten minutes later found Timmins pinned on the couch by one of the homeowners.

On November 1, the 42-year-old was sentenced at Sheffield Crown Court to two years and six months in prison.

He must also pay a surcharge of £228.

Footage released by South Yorkshire Police showed a topless man straddling Timmins on a sofa.

While cries of “don’t move” can be heard in the footage as Timmins responds: “I’m down.”

A clip from a police body-worn camera then showed Timmins telling an officer: “I pinched him… I’ll make it an easy interview for you.”

In a later clip, Timmins can be heard being told he was under arrest for burglary, to which he responded: “Why is it burglary?”

The police officer is then heard saying: “Listen to me, you entered the premises without authorization with the intention of taking goods”.

The police officer is then heard saying: “Listen to me, you entered the premises without authorization with the intention of taking goods. »

Katie Summerhayes, the officer in charge of this case, said: “The victim of this burglary showed incredible courage in arresting Timmins before we arrived on scene.

“Our officers acted quickly and, thanks in large part to the victim, Timmins had no choice but to admit his guilt.

“I am pleased with the outcome of this case which shows that we will take strong and robust action against burglars who think they can terrorize our communities and get away with it.”