Not content with breaking and entering into an unoccupied house in Calahonda, the burglar set about knocking up 3,000 euros in telephone bills to sex lines.

Consequently, the Motril law court has sentenced the man, M.A.C.S. to pay a fine of 540 euros, as well as reimbursing the house owner for the 3,464.70 euros in phone calls and damage caused to the property to gain entrance – he broke in by smashing a window.

The burglary took place on the 17th of December 2007 when Mr M.A.C.S. gained entry, helped himself to alcoholic drinks and sat himself down in front of the TV to make the said phone calls. Finding this to be an excellent pass time, he re-entered on several occasions using a front-door key that he had found in a drawer, until he was finally caught in the act by the house owner accompanied by the Policia Nacional.

(News: Calahonda, Costa Tropical, Granada, Andalucia)