A "PROLIFIC offender" who stole from a car has been sent to prison.
James Towey, of Stephenson Road, Newton-le-Willows, appeared at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates' Court.
Towey, 37, had been arrested after a warrant was executed by officers on Saturday, December 3 in an investigation into vehicle crime in the Newton-le-Willows area.
Towey was charged with theft from a motor vehicle and handling stolen goods.
The 37-year-old had pleaded guilty to the charges in an earlier hearing.
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Towey admitted to having stolen, on Brimstone Drive, Newton-le-Willows on November 27, items including a car charging lead, tyre compressor, two coats, mini I-Pad, Suede gloves, Caterpillar boots, and two Makita drill bits, cable ties and a drinks bottle.
He also admitted to assisting in the retention, removal, disposal or realisation of stolen goods, namely bank cards, belonging to another, for the benefit of a woman.
Towey was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment and given a fine, confirmed Merseyside Police.
Welcoming the sentence, police in St Helens said: "This fantastic result means that a prolific offender is no longer on the streets and able to commit crime in St Helens.
"The investigation may not have had this success without the help of the people of Newton and Earlestown.
"All of us at St Helens Police greatly appreciate the reporting of suspicious activity."
The statement added: "If you discover someone in your street trying car doors or going up driveways, something that you might post on your community Facebook page, please report it to us as well.
"You can report non-urgent suspicious activity online or via social media.
"We can send you a link for digital CCTV, it is quick and easy to upload your footage.
"Even if your video doesn't enable us to identify a face, it can still show distinctive clothing and may provide the vital piece of the puzzle to identify those that choose to blight our town with criminality.
"With your help we can get results for our town."
- Report suspicious activity online on:
- Facebook - Merpol CC
- Twitter - Merseyside Police Contact Centre
- Phone - 101 / 999 in an emergency
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