Man targeted unlocked vehicles in crime spree

1:30am Wednesday 3rd October 2012 in News Photograph of the Author By Elizabeth Sweetman, @lizsweetmanWN #worcsnews

Man targeted unlocked vehicles in crime spree Man targeted unlocked vehicles in crime spree

A MAN stole a number of items valued at hundreds of pounds from cars that were left unlocked in Worcester.

David Poyner, aged 19, stole items totalling £392, including sat navs, a car stereo and two ornamental statues during a spate of thefts with a youth who cannot be named for legal reasons.

Poyner pleaded guilty to four charges of theft from a motor vehicle when he appeared before Worcester magistrates. Sarah Stock, prosecuting, told the court the pair were caught after a witness called police at about 4.40am on Monday, August 20, after seeing two men break into a vehicle opposite her house.

The two were detained and Poyner received a caution for the incident. But Mrs Stock said: “Following that, it came to light that there had been a number of items of a similar description which were recovered. The police managed to identify who the property belonged to, and they were re-arrested. “There is a background of offending. The cars were in fact open. Both the defendants took the opportunity to take what property they could.” In interview, Poyner said they targeted cars in the London Road and Diglis areas of Worcester. He said he planned to sell the items on for money.

Barry Newton, defending, said the incident originated following a text exchange between Poyner and the youth, in which they decided they were bored and aimed to go out. He said: “Doors were tried, there was no damage or forced entry. Where a vehicle was found to be unlocked, items were taken. He very much regrets the antics of that particular evening.”

Mr Newton said Poyner had moved into the YMCA in Henwick Road, St John’s, and they are providing him with support. He was given a 12-month community order, with 12-month supervision, an 18-week activity order and must also pay £85 costs.

Comments(11)

TDH123 says...
6:12am Wed 3 Oct 12

Leaving their cars unlocked?!

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spider666 says...
7:12am Wed 3 Oct 12

It amazes me how many times i see vehicles left unlocked and windows left open,it's no surprise some toerags take advantage of it and people still pop into shops leaving their keys in the ignition and even their engines running---total madness,it only takes a few seconds to steal.

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annalisa bond says...
11:24am Wed 3 Oct 12

I find it inexcusable to steal from peoples cars. Mine was stolen from while I carried grocery bags from the car to the house !!!! They deserve everything they get.

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waddle says...
1:18pm Wed 3 Oct 12

carrots, fish fingers, tomatoes, butter....

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annalisa bond says...
1:44pm Wed 3 Oct 12

Lol
SAT NAV

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waddle says...
2:58pm Wed 3 Oct 12

lost soul

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mr.meldrew says...
5:51pm Wed 3 Oct 12

18 week activity order.......farcical
.how about get a job ....

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TDH123 says...
7:09pm Wed 3 Oct 12

Thieving oiks such as this are unemployable. He targeted cars in a particular area and planned to sell the stolen property - lock him up so he is no longer a threat and thorough nuisance to civil society.

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jb says...
9:39am Thu 4 Oct 12

Barry Newton, defending, said the incident originated following a text exchange between Poyner and the youth, in which they decided they were bored and aimed to go out. He said: “Doors were tried, there was no damage or forced entry. Where a vehicle was found to be unlocked, items were taken. He very much regrets the antics of that particular evening.”
A pre meditated night of theft from vehicles, made to sound like they went out for a stroll and by chance found cars unlocked so that they'd help themselves to other peoples property. Waste of the courts time, they are thieves and were caught end of.

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annalisa bond says...
11:07am Thu 4 Oct 12

waddle wrote:
lost soul
I was indeed a lost soul traveling to see my Sons passing out parade with a 5 year old child in my car and trying to map read. The journey was hectic and stressful thanks to these idiots x

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waddle says...
12:47pm Thu 4 Oct 12

annalisabond-ref theft of your goods and the total inconvenience.I should not attempt light hearted comments eg st nav- lost soul.I hate criminality and the perpetrators of such crime.I have been burgled twice and my car broken into and items stolen. house and car were locked. House door was smashed in(1) front sash window smashed (2) all electricals stolen along with family heirloom items. car door lock forced and glovebox items gone. All gone for ever. Personal effect lasts years, i have no sympathy for the criminal, i would bring back capital and corporal punishment. Drug addicts drunks and professional thieves need permanent change brought/forced into their lives not mamby pamby social care. recommendation- don't buy dodgy stuff at car boots, in pubs etc. you know its probaby been knicked.

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