A 34-year-old Crawley man caught on CCTV raiding local shops has been handed a suspended jail sentence and slapped with a tough Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
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Max Huggett, of Steyning Close, Northgate, was nabbed after a string of thefts across Crawley and West Sussex between April and September. He hit multiple stores including Tesco, Co-op, and an Applegreen petrol station, making off with nearly £900 worth of goods.
He urged anyone witnessing breaches of the ban to report them via 101 to support ongoing efforts to keep shops safe.
Key Takeaways from Crawley Theft Case
- CCTV technology is crucial in spotting repeat offenders
- Criminal Behaviour Orders provide targeted restrictions to curb crime
- Reporting shoplifting helps police tackle retail crime effectively
- Even “minor” crimes like theft seriously affect communities and businesses
Huggett must stick to his rehab plan and obey the CBO or risk activating his suspended prison sentence. Sussex retailers and police will be watching closely to keep him out of trouble—and out of their stores.
