A burglar nicked thousands Worthworth of cigarettes from a england/wales/weston-wales/”>weston/”>weston-super-mare/”>Weston-super-Mare convenience store — and now he’s been locked up.
Grant Turner Caught Red-Handed
Grant Turner, 38, from Brislington, pleaded guilty to breaking into the Locking Road shop on 31 July. On 2 September, North Somerset Magistrates’ Court sentenced him to six months behind bars. He must also pay £2,146 compensation to the shop damaged in the raid.
Police Praise Swift Action and Community Impact
“We quickly picked up this investigation which led to a timely arrest and charge of Turner,” said PC Ben Marshall of the North Somerset neighbourhood policing team.
“This case shows our proactive policing and partnership working, sending a clear message to businesses that offences like this won’t be tolerated.”
“The impact on small retailers is huge — it disrupts their business and causes distress to owners and staff.”
With boots on the ground and fast follow-up, Avon and Somerset Police have sent a warning to crooks targeting local shops. Small business owners can breathe a little easier knowing criminals face stiff penalties.
