Burglar, 31, who stole Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis' £45,000 Land Rover Defender from outside his chauffeur's home is jailed for two years

  • David Cook stole £45,000 Land Rover Defender from Theo Paphitis' chauffeur
  • 31-year-old from Kent admitted burglary and theft at Maidstone Crown Court
  • Cook was jailed for two years and eight months following the theft in Edenbridge

By AMIE GORDON FOR MAILONLINE

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David Cook drove off in the Land Rover Defender belonging to Dragons' Den star, Theo Paphitis (pictured)

David Cook drove off in the Land Rover Defender belonging to Dragons' Den star, Theo Paphitis (pictured)

A thief has been jailed for more than two years after stealing a £45,000 customised car belonging to Dragons' Den star, Theo Paphitis. 

David Cook drove off in the Land Rover Defender, which bears the licence plate 'TW11TER', after stealing it from outside the home of the entrepreneur's chauffeur.

The 31-year-old was jailed for two years and eight months following the 'creeper burglary' in Edenbridge, Kent, in August last year. 

Cook, from St Paul's Cray, Kent, admitted burglary and theft when he appeared at Maidstone Crown Court last week.

He was jailed for nine months for the burglary, 20 months concurrent for theft and 12 months consecutive for breach of a suspended sentence.

Following the theft last summer, the star's chauffeur Michael Brown took to social media to appeal for help in finding the car

Following the theft last summer, the star's chauffeur Michael Brown took to social media to appeal for help in finding the car

Phaphitis, 57, owns stationery chain Ryman, homewares specialist Robert Dyas and lingerie retailer Boux Avenue

Phaphitis, 57, owns stationery chain Ryman, homewares specialist Robert Dyas and lingerie retailer Boux Avenue

Cypriot-born Mr Phaphitis, 57, lives in Weybridge, Surrey, where he is a keen collector of cars.

He owns stationery chain Ryman, homewares specialist Robert Dyas and lingerie retailer Boux Avenue. 

Following the theft last summer, his chauffeur Michael Brown took to social media to appeal for help in finding the car. 

He wrote on Twitter: 'It's been a week now since TW11TER was stolen from Edenbridge Kent. No sightings since 14.00 on Friday 5th August.' 

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