A man has been jailed after admitting to 14 shop thefts across Southend and Westcliff.
Magistrates sentenced Lindner to four months in prison. He was also ordered to pay a £154 victim surcharge, and the court directed that the knife be destroyed.
Lindner’s conviction comes as Essex Police continue to tackle shoplifting offences across the county. Between 1 January and 13 April this year, 437 people were arrested on suspicion of shop theft, with 294 charged with a combined total of 890 shoplifting offences. Additionally, 26 individuals were charged with assaulting retail workers during the same period.
An Essex Police spokesperson said the force remains committed to supporting local businesses and ensuring offenders face justice.
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