A man has been jailed after breaking into a number of cars in Gedling earlier this month.
Andrew Randle, 51, of no fixed abode, has been sentenced to 52 weeks in prison after four cars were broken into.
Between Saturday, December 2 and Sunday 3 two cars were targeted in Patterdale Road, Woodthorpe and one each in Gunthorpe Road and Lascelles Avenue, Gedling.
Untidy searches were conducted and some loose change was taken from two of the vehicles.
He was captured on CCTV carrying out the offences.
He was arrested and charged with two thefts from motor vehicle and two counts of vehicle interference.
He was also charged with possession of mamba after officers searched him when he was taken into custody. A previous suspended prison sentence was also activated when he committed these additional crimes.
Randle pleaded guilty to all five offences on Thursday, December 7 and was sentenced at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court.
Neighbourhood Inspector Steven O’Neill said: “I’m really pleased with the quick turn around on this case. So many people were affected by Randle’s behaviour in such a short space of time and I feel sure that he would have gone on to commit more vehicle crimes in this area or perhaps another area of the County.
“I’d like to thank all of the officers involved for dedicating their time to this investigation and for seeing justice done so quickly.”
“We ask vehicle owners to remain vigilant, particularly in the icy weather when vehicles might need de-icing. The main message is to completely avoid leaving valuables in your car, and if you have to, remove them from display.
“Always lock vehicles and never leave them running with the keys in the ignition whilst de-icing. Report anything suspicious to us as soon as possible on 101.”
