A burglar who broke into an empty UK police station, stole handcuffs and car keys and filmed himself trying to use a computer has been jailed for 16 months by a judge who described it an "unusual" case.
Russell O'Connor, 36, from Cornwall, broke into Totnes station on December 21 while officers were on patrol, Exeter Crown Court heard, the BBC reported.
He admitted burglary after taking items also including incapacitating spray, a baton and a police badge.
He was arrested wearing a Devon and Cornwall Police uniform.
O'Connor, from Redruth, previously admitted two counts of burglary, having the baton and spray as offensive weapons, and personal possession of cannabis.
He broke into the station twice after calling the force on the phone outside the building and being told it was empty, the court heard.
He claimed he walked in through an open side door but the lock showed signs of being picked.
He filmed himself and could be heard saying: "I'm Russell O'Connor. This is Totnes Police Station. They are all asleep."