A man who stole a safe in a burglary in High Wycombe has admitted to the offence after a police operation.

Police said Carey Defrietas broke into a first floor property in Wellesbourne Road between 5pm and 5.30pm on January 4.

The 29-year-old broke through the french windows on the balcony and stole a small safe containing cash.

Defrietas, of Micklefield Road, in High Wycombe, was charged on Wednesday with one count of burglary.

He admitted the offence at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court yesterday and was committed to Aylesbury Crown Court for sentencing.

A date has not yet been set for the sentencing.