Shoplifting Spree Hits Nottingham Stores
Police swooped after a string of thefts rocked shops in Clifton and The Meadows between March 8 and 20, 2023.
Convenience stores and chemists were hit hard, with numerous items stolen during the crime spree.
Suspect Busted and Bound for Court
Wayne Haywood, 38, with no fixed address, has been charged with 11 counts of shop theft. He’s now behind bars and set to face Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today (March 27).
Police Crackdown on Persistent Shoplifters
“Tackling shoplifting is a local priority for us and we are working hard with our partners to reduce the impact on businesses,” said Inspector Karl Thomas, district commander for Nottingham South.
“As well as arresting and charging suspects, we are also working with the courts to ban persistent offenders from our major shopping areas.
“I’d like to thank all the police teams involved for their work on this case so far and I’m pleased this suspect is now due to appear before magistrates.”
