Man, 35, jailed for more than five months for shoplifting in Aldershot

A man has been jailed for more than five months after stealing food from Sainsbury’s in Aldershot.

Michael Hanton, 35, of Longacre, Ash, stole cheese, butter, cooked meats and bakery goods worth £38.60 from the store on Ash Road on Saturday 25 March last year.

He was charged with theft from a shop in April last year and later pleaded guilty after a number of court appearances.

Hanton was jailed for 24 weeks at Basingstoke Magistrates Court yesterday (Tuesday 5 March) after a suspended sentence order was activated.

Rushmoor Inspector Mike Hall said: “Michael Hanton is a prolific shoplifter whose behaviour has impacted our local businesses, shop workers and the wider community.

“Our officers have worked hard to bring this case before the courts and I hope this sentencing result sends a message to offenders that shoplifting will not be tolerated in Aldershot and the wider area.”