A Leavesden teenager is set to appear in West Herts Youth Court tomorrow after being charged with theft from a motor vehicle.

According to police, the 17-year-old is alleged to have stolen a satellite navigation system, electrical equipment and toys from a vehicle in Hercules Way, Leavesden, on December 24.

He has asked for a further five offences, which also occurred in Hercules Way between December 23 and 24 to be taken into consideration.

The other offences were a series of attempted thefts from vehicles. Although nothing was taken, in each case windows were smashed.