A COUPLE has admitted burglary at a historic Worcester building. 

Jamie Rice, 34, and Adell Thomas, 33, admitted stealing a black mountain bike, a blue childrens' push bike, a clock, Christmas decorations, a black suitcase, a toolbox tray and various tools, a doormat, an inflatable kayak and a rucksack from The Victorian Institute, Sansome Walk. 

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The offence took place on September 8 last year. 

The pair pleaded guilty to burglary when they appeared at Worcester Crown Court on Tuesday, (February 7). 


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Matthew Barnes, defending Rice, told the court there was a joint application with Laura Cotton, defending Thomas, to adjourn for pre-sentence reports for the pair. 

His Honour Judge Jonathan Salmon said he would adjourn for their reports but stressed it would be "no promise" as to the punishment the pair will eventually receive. 

Worcester News: BURGLARY: Jamie Rice and Adell Thomas have admitted burglary of a dwelling at The Victorian Institute, WorcesterBURGLARY: Jamie Rice and Adell Thomas have admitted burglary of a dwelling at The Victorian Institute, Worcester (Image: Sam Greenway/Newsquest)

The judge told Thomas and Rice, both of Freer Road, Aston, Birmingham, to return to the court on March 20 for sentencing.

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We reported on Thomas, formerly of Chestnut Street, Worcester, in 2018 in a case in which she attacked good Samaritans who stopped to help her after she ran into the road.