Prolific Gillingham thief jailed after stealing bank cards and cash from cars in town before using them
11:14, 30 November 2022
A teenager who stole bank cards and money from parked cars has been jailed.
Prolific thief Rawand Khshman, 18, targeted cards in Gillingham before going to shops in town and buying things for himself.
Khshman, of Cleave Road, Gillingham, stole from the cars during the hours of darkness in the week between Saturday, October 15 and Saturday, October 22.
He targeted cars in Brasenose Road, Franklin Road, Beresford Road and Wigmore Road.
The teenager was arrested on Wednesday, November 23, and later charged with six thefts, three criminal damages and four frauds.
He appeared at Medway Magistrates' Court the following day where he pleaded guilty to all charges.
Khshman was jailed for one year and told to pay £900 in compensation to the victims.
"Some time behind bars for this young man is entirely appropriate."
Investigating officer PC Sophie Cordwell said: "This teenager is a prolific thief who has targeted cars parked in Gillingham to steal anything of value left inside the vehicles.
"His actions caused concern amongst residents and considerable inconvenience for the victims who had to pay for repairs to damaged windows. Some time behind bars for this young man is entirely appropriate."
