Prolific shoplifter, 26, jailed for eight weeks in Basingstoke

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for eight weeks after he stole items from a Basingstoke shop and breached a criminal behaviour order.

Leon Davies, 26, of no fixed abode, stole laundry products worth £41.93 from Aldi on The Harrow Way on 5 November. 

He was arrested and charged with theft from a shop and breaching a criminal behaviour order.

In July, Davies was handed a five-year CBO which stated he must place items in a basket or trolley and prove he has the means to pay and leave a store if requested to do so.

However, he failed to do so on 5 November and stole the items.

A/PS Charlotte Warhurst, Basingstoke town centre’s Local Bobby, said: “Leon Davies is a prolific offender and his actions have had a huge impact on businesses, shop workers and the wider community.

“Our message is clear – shoplifting and this kind of behaviour will not be tolerated in Basingstoke.

“We take all reports of shoplifting and anti-social behaviour extremely seriously and I hope this result reassures the local community that we will do all we can to put offenders before the courts.

“We want to stop this type of behaviour, and encourage businesses affected to please keep reporting crimes to us so we can relentlessly pursue those responsible.”