A thief who used a car to smash his way into a golf club has been sent to prison.
Paul Newcombe, aged 35 of Llansamlet, drove a car into the front of Mond Valley Golf Club in Clydach in May last year before making off in a van which was later found containing stolen golf equipment.
During his getaway he was pursued by police officers and drove off-road onto waste ground where his vehicle got stuck.
He was arrested for the golf shop burglary and other thefts. Newcombe appeared at Swansea Crown Court where he was sentenced to two years for offences of burglary, theft, dangerous driving and handling stolen goods.
Detective Constable Craig Earley of Swansea Central Police Station said:
“Paul Newcombe used a stolen car to force his way into the Mond Golf Club then made off in a van and led police on a dangerous pursuit where he eventually went off road into waste ground and was detained.
“He is a prolific offender who is now serving a prison sentence for his crimes.
“We will target those who live a life of crime in the Swansea and Neath Port Talbot area and anyone who has information about individuals involved in crime or the handling of stolen property in the community then contact the police and we will take action.”
You can contact South Wales Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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