Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in June 2026

Sussex’s judges, juries and magistrates were busy in June.

By Matt Pole

Published 1st Jul 2026, 11:34 BST

These are some of the most serious, high profile and prolific offenders who were jailed in the sixth month of 2026.

All information comes directly from Sussex Police.

1. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in June 2026

These are some of the most serious, high profile and prolific offenders who were jailed in Sussex in June 2026. Photo: Sussex Police

A prolific shoplifter who breached a court order not to enter Co-op and One Stop stores has been jailed. Rosie Christopher, 25, ignored a court order imposed in January this year to prevent further offences. She entered the stores in Chichester where she continued to steal items ranging from snacks and sandwiches, through to laundry products, chocolates and alcohol. At Crawley Magistrates’ Court on May 19 she admitted ten new shoplifting offences and ten breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order. She was jailed for 44 weeks. The court was told how Christopher, a British national of Iden Drive, West Broyle, was previously before a court on January 19 this year. She was forbidden from entering all Co-op and One Stop stores in Sussex. But on February 5 she entered a shop at the Regis Service Station in Chichester Road, Bognor, and stole alcohol. Then she committed nine more offences, primarily at the One Stop shop in St Paul’s Road, Chichester, through March and April. She was identified as a prolific offender and was made a priority for arrest as part of Operation Apprentice, targeting thieves and securing convictions.

2. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in June 2026

A prolific shoplifter who breached a court order not to enter Co-op and One Stop stores has been jailed. Rosie Christopher, 25, ignored a court order imposed in January this year to prevent further offences. She entered the stores in Chichester where she continued to steal items ranging from snacks and sandwiches, through to laundry products, chocolates and alcohol. At Crawley Magistrates’ Court on May 19 she admitted ten new shoplifting offences and ten breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order. She was jailed for 44 weeks. The court was told how Christopher, a British national of Iden Drive, West Broyle, was previously before a court on January 19 this year. She was forbidden from entering all Co-op and One Stop stores in Sussex. But on February 5 she entered a shop at the Regis Service Station in Chichester Road, Bognor, and stole alcohol. Then she committed nine more offences, primarily at the One Stop shop in St Paul’s Road, Chichester, through March and April. She was identified as a prolific offender and was made a priority for arrest as part of Operation Apprentice, targeting thieves and securing convictions. Photo: Sussex Police

A man who followed a woman and demanded she hand over her bag in Crawley has been jailed. Steven Mulroe, 24, was on a bicycle in West Green Park in Crawley when he targeted the woman walking. After riding past her he turned round and approached the victim, demanding her bag. He grabbed her and stole a purse before leaving the scene. Mulroe was identified by his clothing on CCTV and officers found him in a car park where he was arrested. At Lewes Crown Court on May 7 he admitted robbery, fraud by false representation, theft from a shop, and attempted theft from a shop. Mulroe, a British national of no fixed address, was jailed for three years and three months. The court was told how the incident happened at 6.40pm on January 17 this year. The victim reported being followed near West Green Park by a man on a bike. Mulroe grabbed her and took her purse before attempting to make purchases with her bank card. He later attempted to steal items from Sainsbury’s in West Green and stole items including chocolates from the Sainsbury’s petrol station.

3. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in June 2026

A man who followed a woman and demanded she hand over her bag in Crawley has been jailed. Steven Mulroe, 24, was on a bicycle in West Green Park in Crawley when he targeted the woman walking. After riding past her he turned round and approached the victim, demanding her bag. He grabbed her and stole a purse before leaving the scene. Mulroe was identified by his clothing on CCTV and officers found him in a car park where he was arrested. At Lewes Crown Court on May 7 he admitted robbery, fraud by false representation, theft from a shop, and attempted theft from a shop. Mulroe, a British national of no fixed address, was jailed for three years and three months. The court was told how the incident happened at 6.40pm on January 17 this year. The victim reported being followed near West Green Park by a man on a bike. Mulroe grabbed her and took her purse before attempting to make purchases with her bank card. He later attempted to steal items from Sainsbury’s in West Green and stole items including chocolates from the Sainsbury’s petrol station. Photo: Sussex Police

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed over his latest offences in Crawley. Jason O’Dwyer admitted five new shop thefts and three breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order in the town centre. The 39-year-old took items worth nearly £1,000 from Peacocks, TK Maxx, a BP Petrol station and the Co-op. He was stopped by a Police Community Support Officer and shop security and arrested. At Crawley Magistrates’ Court on May 1 he admitted five shop thefts and three breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order. O’Dwyer, a British national of The Ridges, Guildford, was jailed for one year. The court was told how the shoplifter has 35 convictions for 64 previous offences, including 32 theft offences. The most recent were three shop thefts for which he was convicted in February. But on February 5 he entered TK Maxx and stole a coat worth £60, then on March 19 he entered an M&S and BP Petrol Station at Faygate and stole items worth £357. On April 22 and 23 he stole items from Peacocks in Crawley worth £516. He was arrested on April 29 at the Co-op store in Langley Green, where he was remanded to court. The court ordered O’Dwyer to pay compensation for all the items stolen. A new Criminal Behaviour Order was granted with further conditions and requirements until April 2031. It prohibits O’Dwyer from remaining on the premises of any shop or store in Sussex if asked to leave by security, it prohibits his entry to Gatwick Airport unless he has a valid ticket for travel, and it prohibits his entry into all Marks and Spencer, John Lewis At Home, Waitrose, Dunelm, Superdry, Peacocks, Sainsbury’s, Co-Op, TK Maxx and HMV stores across West Sussex as well as The Barn in Billingshurst. In addition prohibits him entering the town of Crawley.

4. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in June 2026

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed over his latest offences in Crawley. Jason O’Dwyer admitted five new shop thefts and three breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order in the town centre. The 39-year-old took items worth nearly £1,000 from Peacocks, TK Maxx, a BP Petrol station and the Co-op. He was stopped by a Police Community Support Officer and shop security and arrested. At Crawley Magistrates’ Court on May 1 he admitted five shop thefts and three breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order. O’Dwyer, a British national of The Ridges, Guildford, was jailed for one year. The court was told how the shoplifter has 35 convictions for 64 previous offences, including 32 theft offences. The most recent were three shop thefts for which he was convicted in February. But on February 5 he entered TK Maxx and stole a coat worth £60, then on March 19 he entered an M&S and BP Petrol Station at Faygate and stole items worth £357. On April 22 and 23 he stole items from Peacocks in Crawley worth £516. He was arrested on April 29 at the Co-op store in Langley Green, where he was remanded to court. The court ordered O’Dwyer to pay compensation for all the items stolen. A new Criminal Behaviour Order was granted with further conditions and requirements until April 2031. It prohibits O’Dwyer from remaining on the premises of any shop or store in Sussex if asked to leave by security, it prohibits his entry to Gatwick Airport unless he has a valid ticket for travel, and it prohibits his entry into all Marks and Spencer, John Lewis At Home, Waitrose, Dunelm, Superdry, Peacocks, Sainsbury’s, Co-Op, TK Maxx and HMV stores across West Sussex as well as The Barn in Billingshurst. In addition prohibits him entering the town of Crawley. Photo: Sussex Police