Criminal Jailed After Violent Car Theft Spree Across Hertfordshire

A violent offender who carried out a terrifying car theft spree across Hertfordshire has been jailed for more than seven years.
Earlier in the year, on 13 March, Heany also approached a lone young woman in the car park of Tim Hortons on Watford’s A41, threatening her at knifepoint before stealing her car and later crashing it. The victim was left “terrified and fearing for her life,” police said.

The series of attacks left a lasting emotional impact on the victims, many of whom were going about their normal daily routines with young families when they were targeted.

A huge police operation, involving a helicopter and police dogs, was launched after the August incident. Though Heany initially evaded capture, investigators later identified him through dashcam footage and DNA evidence.

Heany pleaded guilty to:

• Two robberies (one in Watford and one in St Albans)
• Seven attempted robberies
• Possession of a bladed article
• Common assault
• Public order offences
• Dangerous driving

He has also been disqualified from driving.

A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Police said: “James Heany’s violent and reckless actions put numerous members of the public in danger and caused widespread fear. We hope today’s sentence brings some comfort to his victims.”

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