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.
5. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in June 2026
A burglar has been jailed after distracting two vulnerable homeowners in Brighton and Hove in order to steal cash and jewellery. Shaun Shirley, 65, of North Road, Brighton, was jailed for three years and nine months when he appeared before Brighton Magistrates' Court on June 2. Shirley, a prolific criminal, entered a flat in Rose Hill Terrace, Brighton, on April 26, posing as a window cleaner, saying he needed to come into the house to close windows before leaving with jewellery and cash. Three days later on April 29 he told the homeowner in Wilbury Road, Hove, he was putting up scaffolding and he went into her bedroom to move plants, before grabbing her bag containing cash and running away. Photo: Sussex Police
6. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in June 2026
A 76-year-old man has been sentenced to six years, with three to be spent in prison, after being convicted of stalking offences. Geoffrey Lower, a British national of Stanmer Villas, Brighton, terrified his three victims by sending multiple, graphic messages, leaving them voicemails and turning up at their homes between March and December 2025. During police interviews, Lower claimed he thought the women - aged 24, 35 and 51 - were interested in a relationship with him. Some of Lower’s victims were women who worked for agencies assigned to support him after prior stalking offences. One victim had to start working from home because she feared Lower would turn up at her place of work. The incidents were reported to Sussex Police, Lower was arrested and subsequently charged with three offences of stalking causing serious alarm or distress. The women have all been supported by specialist officers. He pleaded guilty at Lewes Crown Court to all charges and, on May 27, was sentenced to six years and given a 10-year restraining order against two of the victims and is subject to a Stalking Protection Order, in addition to his custodial sentence. Photo: Sussex Police
7. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in June 2026
A 38-year-old man has been jailed for four years following a robbery in Brighton. Daniel Bowler, 38, was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on June 9. Police were called to a report of a robbery at Tesco Express, Jubilee Street at around 10.25pm on March 14. Security had been threatened by a man with a knife who was attempting to steal from the shop. Officers arrived at the scene within five minutes of the call to find staff had secured themselves and several customers inside the store. After confirming that no one had been injured, officers began making initial enquiries to establish the circumstances of the incident. CCTV showed Bowler loading a basket with alcohol. A member of security observed his behaviour, and deeming it as suspicious, placed himself between the Bowler and the shop door as Bowler attempted to leave without paying for the items. Bowler proceeded to threaten violence and pulled a knife from his trousers. Quick thinking from the security guard saw Bowler ejected from the shop while recovering as many bottles of alcohol as he could before locking the doors to the store. Following investigation, officers identified Bowler and arrested him on March 21 on suspicion of robbery. He was charged the next day with robbery and possession of a knife blade or sharp pointed article in a public place, and the following morning (March 23) appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court where he was remanded into custody. Bowler appeared at Lewes Crown court on April 20 and pleaded not guilty to the charges. However, on June 9, he appeared at Lewes Crown Court again and pleaded guilty to both offences. Daniel Bowler, 38, of no fixed address was jailed for four years and ordered to pay a £228 victim surcharge. Photo: Sussex Police
8. Locked up in Sussex: These are some of the criminals jailed in June 2026
A 22-year-old man has been jailed for 44 months for his involvement in running the White J drugs line in Bognor. Police received information about a drugs gang operating in the Bognor area and conducted a warrant executed under the Misuse of Drugs Act at three addresses and a storage container on January 30. Along with drugs and cash which were seized by officers, Ivan Mizzi was located and arrested. Mizzi, of Maxwell Road, Littlehampton, was held in police custody and charged the next day with being concerned in the supply of cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, and cannabis, and acquiring, using or possessing criminal property. He appeared at magistrates' court on January 31 and was remanded into custody. The case was sent to Portsmouth Crown Court where Mizzi appeared on April 20 and pleaded guilty to all the charges. He then appeared at the same court for sentencing on June 12 where he was given a 44-month custodial sentence. Photo: Sussex Police