Thief chased down by police after trying 'multiple' car door handles

A man has pleaded guilty to nine offences after he was chased down by police in Staffordshire. Tony Fellows had been seen trying door handles on Hurst Grove, Hylton Road, Porchester Way and Upnor Way in Stafford earlier this month.

The 44-year-old tried to run away from police but officers swiftly caught up to him on Saturday, October 12. They searched him and discovered a stolen wallet which had been taken from a car in the area.

The victim was later traced and had not even realised that their wallet had been stolen. CCTV later revealed that Fellows, of Stafford, had searched through the victim's car.

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Fellows and pleaded guilty to nine offences including one count of theft from a vehicle, two counts of attempted burglary and six counts of vehicle interference at North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Monday, October 14.

A spokesperson for Staffordshire Police said: "We know how devastating theft and burglary can be for victims, regardless whether anything is taken. We want to reassure local residents and businesses that we’re continuing to take proactive action against those responsible for these crimes each and every day across Staffordshire.

"To report theft or burglary, or if you notice something suspicious, call us on 101 or use Live Chat on our website. If it’s an emergency, call 999."

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