South Yorkshire offender jailed for handling stolen goods from burglaries and vehicles
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Ian McAffrey, aged 33, of Leopold Street, Dinnington, Sheffield, pleaded guilty to six counts of handling stolen goods and one count of fraud during a hearing at Sheffield Crown Court on May 5.
Susan Evans, prosecuting, said the stolen property was discovered after a search of McAffrey's premises in February. She added the goods had previously been stolen by others from three garages and from three vehicles.
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Hide AdVanessa Saxton, defending, said McAffrey may benefit from time in custody to reduce his drug intake.
Ms Evans, prosecuting, added McAffrey had committed the fraud after he had sold a stolen bike at a Cash Converters.
Judge Rachael Harrison told McAffrey he had been allowing the use of his flat to store a large number of stolen items.
She sentenced him to 12-months of custody.