Would-be thief who 'interfered' with vehicle near Chesterfield jailed

Dale Thomas Stansfield-Jones, of Grassmoor, pleaded guilty to four counts of 'interfering with a motor vehicle with the intention to commit the offence of theft from said vehicle'.

He was jailed for sixteen weeks.

A spokesperson for Holmewood, Grassmoor, Calow and Arkwright Police SNT said: "A big well done to the officers involved and to the community who provided us with the evidence to secure a conviction.

"The local community played a massive part by reporting all suspicious activity and providing CCTV that has led to this positive result.

"Keep up the good work and keep reporting any suspicious activity. Thank you."