Plymouth car break-in thief awaits sentencing
A 30-year-old Plymouth man is due to be sentenced later this month for multiple offences in and around Mutley in relation to breaking into vehicles and stealing items.
Javan Handy, 30, of Connaught Avenue, appeared at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court on two occasions in October and pleaded guilty to two counts of theft from a motor vehicle and criminal damage to property, value under £5,000, on 4 October, 2026, in Moor View Terrace, Plymouth.
He also pleaded guilty to failure to comply with police direction to leave the vicinity of Alexandra Road, Plymouth, on the same date, and a further offence of burglary other than dwelling – theft on 13 September, 2026, at Hideli Sandwich Shop in Frankfurt Gate, Plymouth.
Handy has since appeared at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court on November 6 and pleaded guilty to five counts of theft from motor vehicles and five counts of fraud by false representation in relations to the thefts. The offences all occurred between 4 October 2026 and 30 October 2026.
A further 16 theft from motor vehicle offences were additionally taken into consideration. He was released on court bail but has since been arrested on suspicion of three further charges and currently remains in police custody.
Handy is due to be sentenced for all the charges he has pleaded guilty to on November 27.
Since October, police have received multiple reports of cars that have been broken into. Visible patrols have increased in the areas and enquiries into each incident remain 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.”