Man who was spotted trying car door handles and stealing wallet in Stafford pleads guilty

Tony Fellows, 44, from Stafford, was arrested near Hylton Road in Burleyfields on October 12 following a number of reports of a man trying to get into cars in the area, including vehicles on Hurst Grove, Hylton Road, Porchester Way and Upnor Way.

He tried to flee the police but was quickly caught.

Police recovered a wallet from Fellows that he had taken from a neighborhood car.

They found the victim, who was unaware the wallet had been confiscated until he checked CCTV and saw Fellows searching the car on October 12.

Fellows appeared at North Staffordshire Justice Center on October 14 and pleaded guilty to nine offenses including one count of theft from a vehicle, two counts of attempted burglary and six counts of interference with a vehicle.

A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: “We know how devastating theft and burglary can be for victims, whether or not something is stolen.

“We want to reassure local residents and businesses that we continue to take proactive action against those responsible for these crimes every day in Staffordshire.

“To report a theft or burglary, or if you notice anything suspicious, call us on 101 or use Live Chat on our website.

“In an emergency, call 999.”