Shoplifter Nabbed After £1,000 Worth of Thefts in Worthing
A notorious shoplifter has finally been caught after a £1,000 crime spree across Worthing.
Jordan Thomson Busted and Sentenced
Jordan Thomson, 30, was slammed with 12 weeks behind bars for stealing nearly £1,000 worth of goods.
His spree included:
- Batteries from Wilko in Guildbourne Centre on 2 January
- Meat from Co-Op in South Street on 8 and 9 January
- Meat and a smoothie from Tesco Express in Rectory Road on 9 January
- Laundry detergent from Wilko on 16 January
Staff at each store recognised Thomson immediately and tipped off police, leading to his arrest. The homeless 30-year-old pleaded guilty to five counts of theft.
Police Praise Public for Cracking the Case
PC Jamie Sanderson from the Adur, Worthing and Horsham Neighbourhood Policing Team said:
“Thomson is well known for his previous history of shoplifting in the area; this enabled staff at the various stores to quickly identify him and report the incidents to us. We built a strong case with support from the Crown Prosecution Service. He was charged with five offences and remanded in custody before court.”
He added:
“I urge businesses and the public to keep reporting crimes to us. The more info we get, the better chance we have to lock up repeat offenders like Thomson and keep our communities safe.”
Justice Served at Crawley Magistrates’ Court
Thomson was sentenced at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 24 January and will now serve 12 weeks in prison. His theft spree has finally been brought to an end.
