Man jailed 26 weeks for stealing bank cards from cars

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 14:45 · Archive

William Wilkes, 26, was jailed for 26 weeks after stealing bank cards from three vehicles in Aldershot and using them to make fraudulent purchases.

William Wilkes, 26, of no fixed abode, was jailed for 26 weeks at Basingstoke Magistrates Court on 28 October. He had gained access to three vehicles in Aldershot in October, stealing cash and bank cards before using the cards to make purchases in shops.

Wilkes pleaded guilty to three counts of theft from a motor vehicle, two counts of handling stolen goods, and seven counts of fraud by false representation.

Police Sergeant Rob Tiller, from the Aldershot Neighbourhood Policing Team, said the force was aware of the impact such thefts had on the local community. He described the incidents as 'often opportunistic', with offenders trying door handles to check if vehicles were unlocked or smashing windows to grab items left inside. He urged the public to check their cars before leaving them and to report incidents to police.

How it is being reported

• Man jailed after stealing bank cards from cars and using them in Aldershot shopsA man has been jailed for 26 weeks after stealing bank cards from cars and using them in shops in Aldershot.Basingstoke Gazette · 30 Oct, 14:07
• Man jailed after stealing bank cards from cars and using them in Aldershot shopsA man has been jailed for 26 weeks after stealing bank cards from cars and using them in shops in Aldershot.Romsey Advertiser · 30 Oct, 14:07

In this story: William Wilkes · Aldershot · Hampshire Police · Basingstoke Magistrates Court

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