A burglar who targeted a supermarket in East Peckham, Kent, has been sentenced to two...

Published: 4:54 pm January 24, 2024
Updated: 11:40 am October 8, 2025
Burglar Who Targeted Kent Supermarket Jailed Following Swift Police Response

A burglar who targeted a supermarket in East Peckham, Kent, has been sentenced to two years in prison after a rapid response by patrolling officers led to his arrest. Jake Simms, aged 29, of Long Lane, Southwark, Greater London, faced charges of burglary, dangerous driving, driving without a license, and driving without insurance.

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The incident occurred on June 23, 2023, at 11:40 pm when Jake Simms, accompanied by an accomplice, arrived at the Co-op in Pound Road, East Peckham. They forcibly entered the premises and made off with two cash boxes before fleeing the scene in a car.

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