SOUTH Yorkshire Police’s ‘most wanted man’ who committed numerous burglaries and regularly drove dangerously has finally been caught by officers.

Kyle Allen, 19, of no fixed abode, has been wanted by officers for a number of offences over the past year.

And he has finally been sentenced after police conducted a dedicated and skilled pursuit, ending the man hunt.

In the early hours of January 28, an officer spotted a Suzuki S-Cross in Penistone driving erratically, with the car believed to be on cloned plates.

At around 1.15am, the officer requested the driver of the vehicle, now known to be Allen, to stop and when he failed to do so, a pursuit commenced.

During the pursuit, Allen was witnessed to reach speeds of 90mph and drive on the wrong side of the road, including on the motorway.

Providing commentary to his colleagues, the officer planned for a stinger, which was successful but didn’t stop Allen taking chances to evade police.

To bring the pursuit to an end, the officer used their vehicle to push Allen off the road, bringing the car to a stop and Allen was quickly arrested.

With Allen in the cells, detectives began piecing together his offending and submitting evidence.

Allen was charged with two counts of burglary, six counts of handling stolen goods, attempted burglary, attempted theft from a shop, threats to damage, theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving without insurance and driving without a licence.

He has now been sentenced to three years and eight months in prison, and disqualified from driving for three years and ten months at Sheffield Crown Court.

Police say he was the force’s ‘most wanted man’ - and are glad he’s finally off the streets.

Detective Sergeant Dave Baker said: “Burglary is an horrendous crime, the thieves not only steal people’s belongings, but they leave an emotional and traumatic impact on them for years, knowing someone has been able to enter their home, an invasion of someone’s safe space.

“Allen had no regard for the law or for people across South Yorkshire, his actions were selfish, and when it came to evading police contact, they were dangerous, risking innocent people’s lives on the roads in a pursuit.

“Those involved in criminality are more likely to take further risks on the roads.

“Our roads policing officers are highly skilled, experienced drivers and intercept criminals on the road to reduce that risk.

“After a great arrest, a meticulous investigation has led to securing a lengthy prison sentence for Allen and our communities will be better knowing a prolific criminal is behind bars.”