Teenager admits St John's burglaries and scooter thefts

The boy, who is from Worcester but cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court's youth court today (Wednesday) charged with seven offences.

He has also admitted a further 13 offences which he was already on bail for, West Mercia Police has said.

The teen was remanded in custody awaiting sentence at a date yet to be released.

RECOVERED: A mobility scooter recovered as part of the investigations by West Mercia Police (Image: West Mercia Police)

The boy admitted one count of burglary dwelling and theft – no violence, one count of attempted burglary dwelling, two counts of burglary and three counts of taking a vehicle without consent.

He took a Blue Honda Jazz without the owner's consent between September 21 and 22 and a burglary at Hawkwood Crescent in St John's, Worcester on September 24 in which he stole £10 cash, tobacco, a Vodaphone mobile phone and a parcel of unknown value.

The teenager carried out the attempted burglary in Hawkwood Crescent in Worcester on September 24 and a burglary at Russell House in St Clement's Close, St John's, Worcester on September 19 during which he stole a blue mobility scooter.

The final charge relates to a burglary at Russell House in St Clement's Close, St John's, Worcester on September 14 during which a mobility scooter and a bike were stolen.

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Two of the offences of taking a mobility scooter without the owner's consent took place on September 14 and on September 19.

A second teenager, a 15-year-old girl, has been bailed pending further enquiries. The offences related to burglaries and vehicle crimes across St John’s and Dines Green.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said the youth was also being investigated in connection with a number of other, similar offences. A mobility scooter has been recovered in connection with the burglaries.