00:00Paul Bryant, 46, has been sentenced to three years in prison
00:04after pleading guilty to 12 burglary offences
00:07from a six-week spree in South Bristol at Bristol Crown Court.
00:12Bryant carried out burglaries at several pubs and shops
00:16over a six-week period, causing considerable damage
00:19and stealing cash from the businesses, the court heard.
00:23PC Hannah Bainham said Bryant's targeting of independent businesses
00:27caused a significant loss of earnings
00:29and forced owners to pay for costly repairs after the burglaries.
00:35Avon and Somerset Police urged shop owners in South Bristol
00:38to follow security advice.
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