Repeat Shoplifter Caught Red-Handed, Jailed for 8 Months After Brazen Court Order Breach
A notorious thief from Worthing has finally landed behind bars after blatantly ignoring a court ban and striking again—just weeks after dodging jail with a suspended sentence.
Shoplifter Nabbed on CCTV Raiding Sainsbury’s
Dylan Hampson, 28, homeless and desperate, was slapped with an eight-month prison sentence after a shocking spree at Sainsbury’s stores on Goring Road and Littlehampton Road between 7 and 18 September 2025. Despite a strict Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) handed down on 1 September banning him from all Co-op and Sainsbury’s locations across Sussex, Hampson brazenly strolled back in. CCTV caught him red-handed lifting 16 packs of meat in one audacious raid.
Career Criminal’s Long Rap Sheet Finally Catches Up
At Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 26 September, Hampson pleaded guilty to eight fresh theft charges plus five breaches of his CBO. With 23 convictions and 65 offences mainly for theft on his record, he’s been a thorn in the side of local retailers and shoppers for years.
Police Crack Down on Shoplifting Epidemic
Sussex Police have vowed to slam the door shut on repeat offenders and protect businesses from ongoing misery.
“Early reporting and working closely with retailers is key to stopping this crime,” said Inspector Andrew Bryant.
He also praised Operation Apprentice, the force’s tough crackdown on persistent shoplifters to ensure they face justice. This latest case sends a clear warning: Sussex Police are hunting down repeat crooks to keep communities and shops safe.
