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A prolific criminal responsible for a string of offences across Hertfordshire has been jailed for two and a half years, following sentencing at St Albans Crown Court.
Paul Hayward, 46, of Stanley Gardens, Borehamwood, was convicted after pleading guilty to a series of crimes including burglaries, theft, aggravated vehicle taking, and dangerous driving. His offences were committed across Borehamwood, Rickmansworth, and Stevenage between February and April 2025.
Offences included:
- Aggravated vehicle taking involving a BMW on Dales Road, Borehamwood (18 March)
- Theft of the same BMW and a PlayStation console from the same address (18 March)
- Burglaries at Co-op stores in Carpenders Park (16 March) and Rickmansworth (17 March), both involving the theft of large quantities of cigarettes
- Battery on a member of staff at Boots, Roaring Meg Retail Park, Stevenage (20 February)
- Dangerous driving, driving without insurance, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, and possession of cannabis in Edgware (17 April 2024)
In addition to the custodial sentence handed down on Wednesday 9 July, Hayward was disqualified from driving for 39 months.
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