Repeat Shoplifter Nabbed After Vacuum Heist at Mansfield Tesco
Nathan Smith, 28, has been caught on CCTV stealing a vacuum cleaner from Tesco on Oak Tree Lane, Mansfield, on January 3, 2023. But that was just the start.
Multiple Thefts at Tesco and More
Smith didn’t stop there. He swiped alcohol on January 7, an iron on the 16th, and an air fryer on January 20 — all from the same Tesco store. His spree also extended to food thefts from Aldi and Farmfoods nearby.
Jailed for Six Shoplifting Offences
With a long rap sheet of shoplifting, Smith, who has no fixed address, appeared at Mansfield Magistrates’ Court on Thursday. He pled guilty to six counts of shop theft and was sentenced to 36 weeks behind bars.
Mansfield Police Clamp Down on Repeat Offenders
Police in Mansfield are cracking down hard on habitual shoplifters. They’re keeping tabs on repeat offenders and securing court orders to ban them from certain areas.
Inspector Kylie Davies, district commander for Mansfield, said: “Tackling shoplifting is a key local priority for us and we are working hard with our partners to reduce the impact on local businesses. People like Smith cause considerable damage to these businesses and we will hold them to account.”
