A prolific shoplifter has been sentenced to prison after stealing thousands of pounds worth of goods from various businesses in Faversham.
At Medway Magistrates’ Court, Owen pleaded guilty to the charges, as well as to 11 additional thefts committed in Faversham between 8 May and 19 July 2024. He was remanded for a hearing at Maidstone Crown Court, where he was sentenced on 28 October 2024 to two years and eight months in prison.
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District Chief Inspector Vanessa Foster commented on the case, saying: “This criminal has been stealing to fund his drug addiction, without any regard for the impact on local businesses. The employees in our town centre shops work hard to earn a living, and it must be demoralising for them to see offenders like Owen repeatedly steal from them.
She added, “Our neighbourhood officers are determined to bring these persistent thieves to justice, and Owen can be certain that he will be closely monitored when he is eventually released from prison.
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Owen’s conviction highlights the commitment of local officers to tackling crime and protecting Faversham’s businesses from repeat offenders.
