A blade-carrying car thief caught red-handed with cash stolen from a vehicle in Hounslow has been sent to jail.

Damien Davison was convicted of theft from a motor vehicle and possession of a bladed article at West London Magistrates' Court last week.

The 25-year-old was sentenced at the same court , on the same day, to six months in prison on May 1.

The theft took place at Park Road in Hounslow in the early hours of April 29.

Hounslow Police warn of thefts from vehicles in Chiswick and Hounslow areas

Police were called to the area after reports a suspect had been trying his luck at getting into car doors.

Officers on patrol found Davison and stopped him at a nearby location to the crime.

He was found to be in possession of items belonging to a local resident including money and a letter, as well in possession of a bladed weapon.

Hounslow Police are warning residents of Hounslow and Chiswick that thieves are operating in the areas and helping themselves to valuables in cars.

Officers are urging people not to leave valuables in plain sight of any vehicles.

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