William Pascoe
Burglary *
Sentence
37 months imprisonment
On December 13, 2025, William Pascoe, 35, from Appin Gardens, Redruth, and Jamie Hammond entered the home of a 66-year-old vulnerable man in Pool at 9am, faces covered with balaclavas. They barged in when he opened the door thinking it was the postman, restrained him violently, forced him into his bedroom, and made him open his safe. They stole watches, cufflinks, a hip flask, sentimental items including a whistle belonging to his father, bags of coins, and medication. They were high on drugs and alcohol. The victim suffered psychological trauma and PTSD, now feeling vulnerable in his home of 15 years. Pascoe was located at his address with stolen items found; admitted to being on a drugs bender without sleep for 12 days. They were caught on ring doorbell cameras and by witnesses; getaway car tracked by police.
Pleaded guilty to burglary. Has 146 previous convictions including 82 for theft, dwelling and non-dwelling burglary or robbery; a three-striker for burglary. Offending started at age 10, fuelled by drugs since childhood trauma. Recent triggers include loss of five-year-old daughter, child with autism, and mother's lung cancer. Expressed remorse to victim, whom he knew; desperate due to drug habit. Restraining order for 10 years not to contact victim or go to his address.