Maidstone Shoplifter Caught After Chocolate Heist Spree
A notorious shoplifter from Maidstone has finally been locked up after a brazen spree of thefts just minutes from his home.
Danny Couldridge Nabbed After Running Riot in Local Supermarkets
Danny Couldridge, 37, of Acorn Place, was sentenced to 10 weeks in prison following multiple robberies at nearby stores in December 2024.
His crime spree hit Co-op stores on Willington Street and Northumberland Road, plus a Morrisons near Sutton Road. Over five separate raids, Couldridge stole goods worth hundreds of pounds—including a whopping 20 boxes of Ferrero Rocher chocolate from Morrisons.
Failed Court Appearance Lands Couldridge Back Behind Bars
- First arrested on 3 January 2025 for all five thefts
- Released on bail but skipped court the following month
- Warrant issued; re-arrested on 9 March and remanded in custody
- Pleaded guilty at Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court on 11 March
- Sentenced immediately to a 10-week jail term
Community Breathes Sigh of Relief as Persistent Offender Is Jailed
Local authorities slammed Couldridge as a “persistent offender” whose latest antics added to ongoing trouble in the area. Residents and shopkeepers have welcomed the sentence, hoping it signals the end of the recent shoplifting chaos around Maidstone.
