Blackburn man jailed for attempting car theft
Criminal Behaviour Order imposed alongside custodial sentence
A 52-year-old man from Blackburn has been sentenced to six months in prison for attempting to break into cars.
Bernard Rawstron, of Leach Street, Blackburn, appeared before Blackburn Magistrates’ Court yesterday, where he admitted to five counts of vehicle interference.
The court heard that on 27th May 2026, Rawstron was caught on doorbell camera footage around 2:20 am trying unsuccessfully to open a car door.
Following the video evidence and subsequent investigation, officers identified four other cases of vehicle interference in the area.
Additionally, the Ribble Valley Neighbourhood Policing Team successfully requested a Criminal Behaviour Order that bans Rawstron from entering the Ribble Valley borough for three years, complementing his prison sentence.
Sergeant Duncan Hall from the Ribble Valley Neighbourhood Policing Team said:
“I welcome the sentence handed down to this offender, which includes a custodial term and the imposition of a Criminal Behaviour Order.
“The Criminal Behaviour Order will place strict restrictions on the offender’s actions and associations, helping us to prevent further offending and protect the public. Breach of this order is a criminal offence and will be dealt with robustly.
“I hope this outcome provides reassurance to our community that we are committed to tackling car theft and holding offenders to account. We will continue to work closely with partners and residents to deter crime, support victims, and keep our neighbourhoods safe.”