Man jailed after stealing £40,000 worth of perfume from store in West Sussex

A man has been jailed for nearly six years after stealing £40,000 worth of perfume from a shop in West Sussex, police have revealed.
By Sam Morton
Published 20th May 2020, 18:18 BST
Updated 21st May 2020, 10:13 BST
Justin Goulding, 41, of Grove Road in Portland, was jailed for nearly six years. Photo: Sussex PoliceJustin Goulding, 41, of Grove Road in Portland, was jailed for nearly six years. Photo: Sussex Police
Justin Goulding, 41, of Grove Road in Portland, was jailed for nearly six years. Photo: Sussex Police

Sussex Police said officers were alerted to an alarm at Boots in London Road, Bognor Regis, at around 10pm on Tuesday, September 24.

On arrival, officers discovered forced entry had been gained to the front of the premises and an 'unknown quantity of toiletries', including perfume and aftershave had been stolen.

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A spokesperson said: "A white Ford Transit was linked to the scene, and the vehicle was located using ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) technology on the M27 near Fareham.

Police said two large bags with nearly 40,000 worth of fragrances were discovered in a Ford Transit. Photo: Sussex PolicePolice said two large bags with nearly 40,000 worth of fragrances were discovered in a Ford Transit. Photo: Sussex Police
Police said two large bags with nearly 40,000 worth of fragrances were discovered in a Ford Transit. Photo: Sussex Police

"Colleagues from Hampshire Police took over the pursuit of the vehicle, which was reported to have been stolen, and it came to a stop in Honeysuckle Road, Southampton."

Justin Goulding, 41, of Grove Road in Portland, fled from the van but he was 'swiftly detained' by officers, police said.

A search of the van was conducted and, according to police, two large bags with nearly £40,000 worth of fragrances were discovered.

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The spokesperson added: "Goulding appeared at Lewes Crown Court for sentencting on Monday, May 4, following an earlier guilty plea to burglary, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and failing to stop.

Goulding pleaded guilty toburglary, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and failing to stop. Photo: Sussex PoliceGoulding pleaded guilty toburglary, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and failing to stop. Photo: Sussex Police
Goulding pleaded guilty toburglary, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance and failing to stop. Photo: Sussex Police

"He was sentenced to a total of 70 months in prison and disqualified from driving for 46 months."

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