A teenager has been described as a "one-man crime wave" after he admitted a series of burglaries and thefts.
Paul Andrews stole cars, broke into houses and was responsible for a string of thefts from vehicles.
The 19-year-old was locked up for a total of three years after Chelmsford Crown Court heard how he wanted to "wipe the slate clean" and change his life.
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Andrews admitted charges of burglary, taking vehicles without consent and attempted burglary, and asked for a total of 51 similar matters to be considered.
Judge Christopher Ball QC told him: "You are a one-man crime wave and the public need some relief from you."
The court heard Andrews, of no fixed address, broke into houses and cars in the Colchester area during a period which lasted a year from 2006 to 2007.
He was eventually caught and made a full confession to police, the court was told.
Peter Barlex, mitigating, said Andrews wanted to wipe the slate clean and put these matters behind him, Mr Barlex said.
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