A THIEF who raided a neighbour's house faces jail.

Daniel Owens stole cash, a purse, keys and a bag from the house in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire last May 30.

The 39 year-old was snared by CCTV footage.

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Owens on Monday admitted stealing the items as he appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Craig Broadley, defending, said: “He was living in the area staying near to the property.

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“He was recently released from prison and had slipped back into drug misuse.”

Owens - who was remanded - will be sentenced next month.