A thief has been sentenced after breaking into vehicles in city car parks to steal bank cards.

Danny Smith, aged 36 and of Brackenbury Gardens, London, appeared at Norwich Magistrates Court last Thursday and was handed a 16-week suspended sentence.

Smith had previously pleaded guilty to three counts of theft from vehicles and seven counts of fraud by false representation in March.

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The sentencing follows three incidents between May 29 and May 31 last year at car parks in the Eaton Park and University of East Anglia area.

On these dates, Smith broke into three cars and stole items including rucksacks and handbags which contained bank cards.

The cards were used to pay for items at shops totalling worth approximately £346.

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Smith was arrested on November 3, 2023, and later charged.

In addition to his suspended prison sentence, Smith has been ordered to complete a drug rehabilitation programme.

He must also pay compensation of £1,020 and a victim surcharge of £154.