A THIEF has been given a suspended jail term — and now police to reunite the power washer he stole with its owner.

Terry Potter was caught with a torch on January 17, the same day he stole a jet washer worth £250.

The 33-year-old, of Park Road, Bolton, admitting going equipped for theft, and theft, at Bolton Magistrates' Court.

He was given 12 weeks imprisonment, suspended for a year, and must complete drug rehabilitation for six months and general rehabilitation for 10 days.

Potter must pay a victim surcharge of £115 and court costs of £85.

Police took to social media after his arrest on January 17 to try to trace the owner of the stolen goods.

They said: "In the early hours of this morning, two males were found in possession of a yellow Karcher K 5.700

jet washer on Greenmount Lane.

"We believe this item has been stolen from someone's house/shed/garage.

"These males have been arrested.

"However this item has not been reported as stolen."

n Contact the neighbourhood officers on 0161 856 5761 or e-mail boltonnorth@gmp.police.uk