A man and woman from Swansea have been sentenced after stealing a vehicle and driving it to Rhymney, Caerphilly, where they were intercepted by police.
Bobbie Kittle, 35, of Townhill, and Anthony Williams, 42, of Llansamlet, broke into a property on Argyle Street, Swansea, at around 2:30am on 9 June, stealing a set of car keys. CCTV footage captured the pair entering the victim’s vehicle and driving away.
The vehicle was later stopped on Upper High Street, Rhymney, following coordinated efforts between South Wales Police, Gwent Police, and aerial support from the National Police Air Service (NPAS).
Detective Inspector Stuart Prendiville, South Wales Police, said:
“This was an example of excellent partnership working between South Wales Police, Gwent and NPAS. After receiving the report of the burglary, NPAS located the vehicle in Rhymney and guided officers in to stop the vehicle and arrest the two occupants. A thorough investigation by Swansea CID has resulted in both Anthony Williams and Bobbie Kittle being rightly jailed.”
At Swansea Crown Court, Kittle was sentenced to 24 months in prison after pleading guilty to burglary and aggravated taking without consent (TWOC). Williams, who was driving the stolen vehicle, received a 42-month sentence after admitting to burglary, TWOC, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance.
Observers in court noted a surreal moment as the pair exchanged heart-shaped hand gestures toward each other before being led away by security.
