Bognor Regis Shoplifters Caught Red-Handed Ahead of Christmas
Two repeat offenders from Bognor Regis have finally been locked up after raiding local shops in the festive run-up.
Lee Moore’s £550 Theft Spree Ends in Jail
Lee Moore, 48, from High Street, Bognor Regis, swiped over £550 worth of goods between November 27 and December 15. His loot included champagne, pet accessories, and cleaning products.
Their fairy-tale season turned sour when Moore was caught red-handed on December 15 stealing £312 worth of items — and even nabbed for snatching a parcel off a doorstep the same day. Facing five counts of shop theft plus one count of theft by finding, Moore didn’t fight his fate.
“I plead guilty,” Moore told Brighton Magistrates’ Court.
He was locked up for six months and ordered to cough up £75 in compensation on December 17.
Jason Brookes Snags Suspended Sentence After Repeat Thefts
Jason Brookes, 41, homeless and with no fixed address, racked up a list of shoplifting offences between November 29 and December 15. His haul? Gingerbread, salmon, and cleaning supplies.
Brookes admitted guilt to three counts of shop theft. He walked away with a 12-week prison sentence — but it’s suspended for 12 months. Plus, he must pay a £154 surcharge and undergo ten days of rehab activities.
Sussex Police Deliver No-Nonsense Warning to Shoplifters
Sussex Police have hailed the sentences as a firm warning to repeat offenders.
“We encourage retailers and the public to keep reporting shoplifting offences,” a Sussex Police spokesperson said.
The crackdown proves authorities mean business when it comes to protecting festive shoppers and local businesses alike.
