Man admits car theft

A MAN has admitted thieving from motor vehicles across the city after appearing in court.

Christopher Walker, 38, of no fixed address, admitted three counts of theft from a motor vehicle and one count of fraud by false representation when he appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court for sentence.

It follows three cars being broken into and goods stolen from the city centre and Fratton.

On March 18, a car was broken into in Lucknow Street,Landport,andamobile phone and a bag were taken.Moneywasthentaken from the victim’s bank account via a banking app on the mobile phone.

On April 2, a car parked in the Isambard Brunel car park was broken into and a gym bag was taken.

On April 17-18 a car in Station Street was broken into and electrical items worth more than £2,000 were taken.