Shoplifter who stole £700+ worth of goods in Plymouth jailed
Ross Dansie, 32, was previously given suspended sentences
A prolific shoplifter in Plymouth, who had already been given a suspended sentence, has been jailed for 34 weeks after taking more than £700 worth of goods in less than a month.
Ross Dansie, 32 and of no fixed address, pleaded guilty at Plymouth Magistrates' Court to nine counts of shoplifting.
Products he stole, between 29 January and 25 February, included coffee and alcohol.
Dansie had previously been given a 10-week suspended sentence in October 2025 for similar offences.
PS Steve Dykes, from the local neighbourhood policing team, said: “It was clear to see the harm that Dansie’s prolific offending was causing, so I welcome this outcome from the courts.
“Shoplifting can have a profound impact on our communities, not only the financial impact on businesses, but also the impact that repeated behaviour like this can have on the wellbeing of employees.”
“I would urge business impacted by shoplifting or anyone who witnesses it to please report it.
“Your information is key in helping us to build evidence against prolific offenders so that we can put them before the courts, just like in the case of Dansie.
“Together we can continue to create a safer Plymouth.”