Shop thief who 'struck repeatedly' in Coventry is jailed
It's after officers connected him to a crime spree
A shop thief has been jailed after West Midlands Police say he 'struck repeatedly' in Coventry.
It's after officers connected him to a crime spree.
Matthew McCann targeted the same store in Bannerbrook Park on four occasions on Tuesday (5 August).
The 45-year-old was arrested, and officers from the Woodlands, Westwood, Wainbody & Whoberley neighbourhood team linked him to other thefts.
He went on to admit a further five offences at Coventry Magistrates Court on Wednesday (6 August).
McCann, of Dunhill Avenue, Coventry, was jailed for 18 weeks.
Police say they know the impact of theft on our businesses and communities which is why they add they are committed to taking action across the city.
They are taking preventative and enforcement action as part of #SaferStreetsSummer.
This is a national initiative with a particular focus on anti-social behaviour, retail and street crime.