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Shoplifter went on £1,000 crime spree at Co-ops including Whittlesey




A man who stole more than £1,000 of goods from Co-op shops in a month has been jailed.

Josh Beeston, 27, stole from the store in Werrington, six times, Whittlesey, three times and once from branches in Hempstead and Yaxley, between June 8 and 26.

He was arrested by officers in London Road, Hampton on Tuesday following a report that he had stolen from the Hampton Co-op.

Beeston targeted Whittlesey Co-op three times
Beeston targeted Whittlesey Co-op three times

A total of just over £1,047 worth of items were stolen, including coffee, laundry products and alcohol.

Beeston, of no fixed address, admitted 12 offences at Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday and was sentenced to six months in prison.

PC Rebecca Risebrow, who investigated, said: “Retail crime can have a significant impact on the businesses targeted, both financially and the effect it has on staff.

“I encourage businesses to continue reporting any incidents to us as we can apply for court orders to tackle prolific offenders.”



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