Man jailed for multiple theft from cars - Norwich

A man has been jailed for multiple thefts from motor vehicles across Norwich.

Frankie Saich, aged 38, of no fixed address, appeared at Norwich Magistrates Court on Thursday 30 November 2023 where he was handed a six month jail sentence.

Between 27 June 2023 and 21 November 2023 he roamed the city at night targeting parked vehicles and stealing personal items like perfume, coats, headphones, sunglasses, loose change, phones, devices, and wallets.

He went on to use stolen debit cards to buy items for himself including scratch cards.

He admitted to 13 offences comprising theft from motor vehicles, frauds (namely using a stolen debit card), interfering with a motor vehicle, and one count of theft.

After he was charged, and following further investigations, he engaged with the Norfolk Operation Converter team and asked for 32 other offences to be taken into consideration.

They comprised a further 25 thefts from motor vehicles, six interference with motor vehicles, and one theft from a supermarket.

The total value of items taken was close to £9,400, with some £6,130 recovered.

He was arrested on Sunday 12 November after a member of the public witnessed him trying car door handles and flagged down a police car which was already responding to reports of a theft in the Magdalen Road area.

A search by officers revealed Saich was in possession of various items including a bracelet, phone, various cards, a driving licence, and several pairs of sunglasses.

He appeared at Norwich Magistrates’ Court on Monday 20 November charged with multiple thefts.

Following his sentencing yesterday (30 November) Duncan Etchells, Op Converter staff supervisor, said:

“We welcome the sentence handed down as the public need protecting from offenders such as Saich.

“Whilst his offending included stealing from insecure vehicles parked in residential areas, the public should not expect to have their vehicles entered and items stolen.

“It also serves as a timely reminder to lock vehicles as this may have stopped his opportunistic offending. I can only hope he gets the support he needs whilst in custody and more importantly upon release to cease his offending.”