Man, 44, jailed for four months after admitting shoplifting in Basingstoke

A man has been jailed for four months after admitting multiple shoplifting offences in Basingstoke.

Adrian Paul O’Leary, 44, of no fixed abode, was charged with 26 counts of theft from a shop.

All offences took place at the One Stop on Shakespeare Road between 18 September and 11 October.

In total, more than £3,000 worth of items were reported to have been stolen.

O’Leary pleaded guilty to the offences at Basingstoke Magistrates Court on 19 October and was sentenced to four months in prison.