A 26-YEAR-OLD man has pleaded guilty to committing seven burglaries and stealing two cars in Southampton within the space of ten days.

Ryan Crowther of no fixed abode entered pleas for burglaries at properties West End Road, Edelvale Road, Wynter Road, Balaclava Road and Oaktree Road between June 10 and June 20.

In total, Crowther broke into seven houses and from two of those, he stole car keys and the owner’s cars.

He took stolen, wallets, bags and electrical items.

Crowther has been remanded in prison until his sentencing on December 14.

Six other offences, amounting to two further burglaries, two theft of vehicles and two theft from motor vehicles, will also be taken into consideration when the court decides his jail term.

The investigation was led by the Operation Hawk team based at Southampton Central Police Station.