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Prolific burglar who crashed stolen car into tree in Rainham jailed

Lewis Thomas has been jailed for four years (credit: Met Police)

A prolific burglar, who crashed a stolen car into a tree in Rainham, as he tried to flee from police has been jailed.

Lewis Thomas, of Milner Road, Becontree sped up to 70mph, mounted the central reservation and travelled on the wrong side of the carriageway during a police pursuit on Wednesday, 20 January.

The car eventually collided with a tree.

After crashing the vehicle, Thomas left the car and ran along a ravine in an attempt to hide from officers who had pursued him.

He was found hiding under a bridge after the National Police Air Service (NPAS) assisted officers on the ground to find him.

The 22-year-old was sentenced for a string of offences including two residential burglaries in Rainham, dangerous driving and aggravated taking and driving away [TDA].

Searches at two different addresses revealed further items including clothing and the victim’s ID documents stolen during the same burglary and also property from another residential burglary.

This provided a conclusive link between the suspect and the two burglaries.

Thomas pleaded guilty on Monday, 15 March at Snaresbrook Crown Court.

He was jailed for four years and disqualified from driving for four years.

Inspector Taz Ghani, of the Met’s Road Traffic and Policing Command at Chadwell Heath, said: “I and my officers know the horrible impact burglary has on victims.

“It is an awful crime where offenders invade homes, which are meant to be the place where we feel safe. It is no wonder people feel violated and distressed when it happens.

“Those officers from the Met’s Road Traffic and Policing Command, and colleagues from NPAS, were determined to track down Thomas that day and bring this prolific offender to justice.

“Their diligent actions mean that Thomas, who is a prolific burglar, will now be punished for his actions and will hopefully mean fewer victims of burglary.”

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