Two 'prolific' Bognor shoplifters sentenced
Two repeat shoplifters in Bognor have been sentenced for their offending.
A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: “Lee Moore, 48, of High Street, Bognor has been jailed for six months following a spate of shoplifting and theft.
"From November 27 to December 15 this year, Moore stole a total of over £554 worth of goods including champagne, pet accessories and cleaning products.
His spree came to a peak on December 15 when he stole £312 worth of goods from shops as well as a package from the doorstep of an address.
“Moore was arrested that day on suspicion of theft from a shop.
“The next day (December 16) he appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court and was charged with five counts of theft from a shop and one count of theft including theft by finding and was remanded into custody.
“Moore appeared again at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on December 17 where he pleaded guilty to all offences and was jailed for six months and ordered to pay £75 in compensation.
“Jason Brookes, 41, of no fixed address has been given a 12-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months following three incidents of shoplifting in a little over two weeks.
“Brookes stole gingerbread, salmon, and multiple cleaning products between November 29 and December 15.
“On December 15, he was arrested on three counts of theft from a shop.
“He was charged at Brighton Magistrates’ Court the next day with the same offences and remanded into custody.
“Brookes reappeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on December 17 where he pleaded guilty to all offences.
“He was given a 12-week prison sentence suspended for 12 months, ordered to pay a surcharge of £154 and attend ten days of rehabilitation courses.”
Police Constable Josh Funnell said: “We recognise the significant impact this type of criminality has on local businesses and communities and encourage every incident of shoplifting to be reported to us no matter how small.
“We are committed to investigating all reports received and work in partnership to trace offenders and gather evidence to prosecute them.
“I am pleased to see two repeat shoplifters accountable for their offending.”