A man has been jailed in connection to offences in Woodley, Reading and High Wycombe.
Delwin Grant, aged 44, of Canterbury Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, was sentenced to eight weeks’ imprisonment and was disqualified from driving for one year and three months at Reading Magistrates’ Court on Friday (23/6).
Grant pleaded guilty to five counts each of theft from a motor vehicle and one count of dangerous driving.
The charges relate to theft from a motor vehicle at Sonning Cricket and Hockey Club, Reading on 15 June; theft from a motor vehicle in Sonning and Scours Lane, Reading on 15 June; theft from three motor vehicles in Woodands Avenue, Woodley on 21 June and dangerous driving in Handy Cross, High Wycombe on 21 June.
Grant was charged on Thursday (22/6) and was remanded in custody.
Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Jon Hare based at Loddon Valley police station, said: “Bracknell and Wokingham Priority Crime Team have successfully secured a conviction at court for a prolific offender committing cross-border theft from motor vehicle offences in Reading and Wokingham boroughs.
“Initial proactive work from Joint Operations Unit roads policing and dog handlers, stopped a vehicle linked to theft from motor vehicles and arresting Grant.
“After an investigation, this has led to this positive result for our victims of crime, with a prolific offender being convicted at court and receiving a custodial sentence.
“A number of stolen items have been recovered and returned to victims.
“Please continue to be vigilant and not leave valuable items in vehicles, and report any suspicious behaviour to police.”
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