Bicycle thief banned from tourist areas in Bristol city centre including the Harbourside and Broadmead

A prolific thief who stole six bicycles in Bristol over three months last summer has been jailed.

Ryan Hack, 21, will also be banned from entering parts of the city centre on his release.

Hack, of Shirehampton Road in Sea Mills, was sentenced to 52 weeks in jail after being convicted at Bristol Magistrates Court on February 23.

He admitted to stealing six bikes in the city between June and September last year.

He also pleaded guilty to two counts each of handling stolen goods and going equipped for theft.

Magistrates also agreed to impose a criminal behaviour order (CBO), as requested by Avon and Somerset Police, which will prevent Hack from visiting parts of the city once he has been released, including Broadmead, the Harbourside and Hotwells.

Hack will also be legally prohibited from being in possession of any bike that he cannot prove he owns.

Inspector Adam Dolling said: “Ryan Hack is a prolific bike thief and therefore we welcome the custodial sentence he has received.

“Upon his release, he will have to comply with the criminal behaviour order or else he runs the risk of returning to prison. Local officers will be made aware of Hack and the conditions he must meet so to help protect our communities.

“We hope the police investigation and court sentencing provides the people of Bristol with reassurance that we continue to tackle the issue of bike thefts and will seek justice through the courts against offenders.”