Man, 39, jailed for 14 weeks after shoplifting in Aldershot

A man has been jailed for 14 weeks after he stole items worth more than £550 from shops in Aldershot.

Ryan Gibbs, 39, of no fixed abode, stole paint, shoes and fragrance bottles worth a total of £579 from The Range, New Look and Boots between 2 September and 9 September.

He appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates Court on 17 September and pleaded guilty to four counts of theft from a shop.

Gibbs also pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing a controlled drug of Class A and was jailed for a total of 14 weeks.

Police Sergeant Rob Tiller, from the Aldershot Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Ryan Gibbs stole more than £550 worth of items from shops in Aldershot.

“His actions have had a huge impact on businesses in our area and I hope this result makes it clear that this behaviour will not be tolerated.”