A notorious shoplifter who went viral after being caught brazenly stealing from a supermarket in the City of London has been sentenced to three months in prison.
Duane Moss, 42, of Highbury New Park, Islington, pleaded guilty to five counts of theft after repeatedly targeting the M&S Food store on High Holborn.
Alongside his prison sentence, Moss has been handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from entering the Square Mile for the next five years.
Police Crack Down on Repeat Offenders
The City of London Police’s Proactive Acquisitive Crime Team led the investigation that brought Moss to justice. Sergeant James Wood commented:
“This is a reminder to any shoplifter who thinks they can steal from businesses in the City: we will find you and bring you before the courts.
We will use all our resources in keeping businesses and members of the public safe. Duane Moss had committed these offences with no thought or consideration to anybody he had come across.
This CBO will act as a deterrent to reoffending. If Moss breaches his CBO, he could face further jail time.”
The Proactive Acquisitive Crime Team continues to focus on tackling theft, bag snatches, and shoplifting, successfully disrupting those involved in serious organised crime across central London.
About the Viral Incident
Footage showing Moss stealing in broad daylight sparked outrage online and highlighted ongoing concerns about retail crime in London. His repeated targeting of the same store underscores the challenges retailers face in deterring persistent offenders.
Officials hope that this case sends a clear warning to others thinking of committing theft in the City.
