A man who stole an Asda van and led police on a chase has been jailed for two years and two months.
Shane Brett, 30, of Cinque Foil, Peacehaven, was arrested in Newhaven, having stolen the van in Eastbourne early on a Friday morning at the end of January.
Sussex Police said: “Shane Brett, 30, has been jailed for 26 months after he stole an Asda van in Eastbourne.
“Police attended Sovereign Harbour Retail Park, in Pevensey Bay Road, Eastbourne, at around 6.20am on Friday 30 January following a report of a stolen Asda van.
“Officers swiftly engaged in a tactical pursuit and successfully stopped the vehicle in The Fairway, Newhaven.
“A drugs wipe was conducted at the scene and the 30-year-old tested positive for cocaine.
“Brett was arrested and the next day, Saturday 31 January, charged with theft of a motor vehicle, burglary other than a dwelling, driving a motor vehicle dangerously and driving a motor vehicle on a road or in a public place without third party insurance.
“He appeared later the same day at Brighton Magistrates’ Court where he pleaded guilty to all charges and was remanded in custody.”
Brett was jailed for 26 months by Judge Mark Van Der Zwart at Lewes Crown Court on Thursday 12 March. He was banned from driving for four years.
I witnessed this chap getting nicked because I was at the bus stop. It was a really slick procedure, I was really impressed lol.
The sort of thing a young teen would do, but a 30 year old? Embarrassing.