THE OWNER of a new designer shop said a burglary has set the business back thousands of pounds.
But Paul Monkman, owner of Bob Green's, said "some" justice had been done now the culprit has been jailed.
The Princes Avenue shop was burgled in the early hours of May 1.
Nicholas David Nagy, 40, was charged with burglary with intent to steal and theft from a shop.
He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 22 weeks in jail.
Paul said: "It's not much for what he's done but we're glad he was caught."
He praised Humberside Police for their quick arrival at the scene of the crime and for catching the thief.
Nagy, of Beverley Road, smashed the front window with a paving slab to gain entry to the shop.
He stole about £2,000 of men's designer clothes.
The shop had only been open for five weeks.
It was a huge disappointment for Paul and co-owner Lee Baker, who had spent thousands setting up the shop over nine months.
Manager Luke Burazin said: "We were so excited when the shop first opened, and this was a major blow.
"He's obviously targeted a new shop because the security wouldn't be as good."
Police found blood on the smashed glass, which they matched with Nagy's DNA.
Paul said the burglary has cost the shop £4,000, which included replacing the stock and shop window, loss of trade and improving the security system.
Paul said: "We have to get on with it. We're still staying positive we can get over it."
Detective Inspector Simon Henrickson, of the Priority Crime Team in Hull, said:
"Reducing burglary and preventing offending is a key priority for the police.
"Burglaries at newly opened businesses can have a detrimental effect on their growth and owner's livelihood, particularly in tough economic times.
"We have acted quickly to arrest and charge the suspect for a burglary in Princes Avenue recently, and we are pleased he has been given a custodial sentence. "
He also warned members of the public not to buy items from people selling door to door.
To report anyone attempting to sell suspected stolen property, call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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