A prolific thief who targeted several vehicles during the hours of darkness has been jailed.

Shane Baker targeted three vehicles and stole cash and power tools in Sittingbourne and Maidstone between October 15 and November 1, 2021.

He also broke into a domestic garage in Hollingbourne where he stole more tools and other property.

Police examined CCTV footage and two of the crime scenes, leading to Baker’s arrest on November 1.

He was arrested in possession of 13.6 grams of amphetamine.

Baker, of no fixed address, was charged with burglary, attempted theft of a car, theft from a vehicle, attempted theft and possession of class B drugs.

While he was remanded in custody, officers continued their investigation into other offences for which he might be responsible.

"It is only right that he is now serving a prison sentence."

As a result he was further charged with two thefts from cars and nine counts of vehicle interference.

All these were committed in Sittingbourne between 12 and 31 October.

Baker pleaded guilty to all the indictments at Maidstone Crown Court and on July 20, the 33-year-old was sentenced to a total of two years and six months in prison.

PC Andrew Kendall-Weaver said: "This criminal is a prolific thief who has caused damage to numerous vehicles and stolen a considerable amount of property.

"Once he had been arrested and remanded in custody, the investigation did not come to an end and we were determined that he would be sentenced for every crime we could prove he had committed.

"It is only right that he is now serving a prison sentence."