Man sentenced for two burglaries and fraud – Banbury

Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a man has been sentenced for two burglaries and fraud in Banbury.

Jack Mobey, aged 18, of Wimborne Avenue, Banbury, was sentenced to eight months in a young offender institution and ordered to pay compensation at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on 31 July.

Mobey was found guilty of one count each of burglary dwelling – with intent to steal and burglary other than a dwelling – theft.

Mobey pleaded guilty to one count each of fraud by false representation, driving whilst disqualified and receiving stolen goods. He also pleaded guilty to two counts of acquiring/using/possessing criminal property.

On 6 April, Mobey burgled the address of a man in his fifties in Ruscote Avenue.

On 30 April, Mobey drove a stolen Hyundai Matrix on Aynho Road in Oxfordshire while disqualified from driving.

On 31 May, Mobey stole a chainsaw, an angle grinder and batteries from Southam Road Cemetery.

Then, three days later, Mobey spent £67.79 in One Stop on Warwick Road on a bank card stolen from a man in his forties.

Mobey was charged on 20 June.

Investigating officer Detective Constable Sophie Smith, of the Priority Crime Team based at Banbury police station, said: “This case provides a clear example of how we are taking action against individuals who are displaying continuous offending.

“Jack Mobey has been brought to our attention numerous times over the last few months and has shown a complete disregard of the implications of his behaviour.

“Mobey’s crimes have impacted negatively on the lives of many people within our community and I hope this result allows them some form of comfort and closure.”

JD