A 30-year-old Plymouth man is due to be sentenced later this month after admitting a series of offences involving vehicle thefts, fraud and criminal
Javan Handy, of Connaught Avenue, appeared at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court twice in October. He pleaded guilty to two counts of theft from a motor vehicle and criminal damage to property valued under £5,000, relating to offences on 4 October 2026 in Moor View Terrace.
He also pleaded guilty to failing to comply with a police direction to leave the vicinity of Alexandra Road on the same date, and to burglary other than a dwelling – theft – at Hideli Sandwich Shop in Frankfurt Gate on 13 September 2026.
Handy appeared at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court again on 6 November and pleaded guilty to five counts of theft from motor vehicles and five counts of fraud by false representation relating to the thefts. Those offences took place between 4 and 30 October 2026.
A further 16 thefts from motor vehicles were taken into consideration.
Handy was released on court bail but has since been arrested on suspicion of three further charges. He remains in police custody.
He is due to be sentenced on 27 November for the offences to which he has pleaded guilty.
Since October, police have received multiple reports of cars being broken into. Visible patrols have been increased in the areas, and enquiries into each incident are ongoing.
Plymouth Sector Inspector Dominic Nicholls said: “Tackling the recent crime spree has and continues to be a top priority. Efforts remain focused on gathering evidence, quickly identifying all suspects and seeking justice for victims.
“We are continuing to investigate all vehicle crimes in the area and are grateful to those who have reported incidents directly to us so that action can be taken to identify those responsible.
“We appreciate the impact these crimes have had within the community which is why we have stepped up both mobile and foot patrols.”
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