Man, 33, sentenced for shoplifting in New Milton

David Graham Cullen, 33, was yesterday (Thursday 30 November) sentenced for shoplifting from a store in New Milton.

Cullen, of Dinham Road, New Milton pleaded guilty to the theft from Tesco, Caird Avenue on Friday 15 September.

During the incident, which occurred at 7.30am, Cullen stole £140 worth of Lego.

Cullen has been ordered to pay a £40 fine and £16 victim surcharge. His sentence also includes a community order and a rehabilitation activity requirement.

Reacting to the recent arrests, charges and convictions for shopliftings, New Forest Business Crime Lead, Inspector Linda Davies, said: “These recent results emphasise our commitment to tackling shoplifting across the New Forest, as we know the significant impact this crime has on businesses and the wider community.

Our response will create a hostile environment for those seeking to offend and we are committed to relentlessly pursuing those who continue to do so.

Please continue to report incidents to us via 101, or online via our website – our officers will be following up and will work with businesses to streamline how information, important to our enquiries, is provided.

You can report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."