A 76-year-old convicted burglar in Britain is retiring. The reason for hanging up his swag bag is, he says, because modern technology has made it so hard to commit crimes.

Richard Blaylock was released from jail last week. On his release, the great-grandfather said that technological advancements, such as DNA testing and high-quality surveillance equipment, make a life of crime unsustainable.

Blaylock was a career criminal, with a total of 69 convictions under his belt, he has spent more than half of his life in 14 different prisons. His final conviction came when he was carrying his burglary tools and was stopped by police.

He said he hopes any young and aspiring criminals would learn from his experiences.

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