Two jailed for multiple thefts from shops in South Gloucestershire
Theft charges lead to jail time for two offenders
Two individuals involved in a series of thefts from shops in South Gloucestershire have been sentenced to jail time.
Jake Duggan, 34, and Lisa Inglehart, 43, were both found guilty of five counts of theft and five breaches of a criminal behaviour order.
The thefts took place at a Tesco Express store in Warmley and a Sainsbury’s located in Kingswood between the 20th January and the 3rd February this year.
In a hearing at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on the 6th February, Duggan received a 191-day jail sentence, while Inglehart was sentenced to 140 days behind bars.
Neighbourhood policing response
Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant Richard Humphrey commented on the offences, highlighting the impact on businesses.
“These offenders committed a series of thefts from retail premises in the space of 15 days, blatantly breaching criminal behaviour orders put in place to curb their offending," Humphrey said.
“Their criminality has a real and lasting impact on businesses and those who work for them, and our police teams will continue to support retailers in identifying offenders and bringing them before the courts.”
Humphrey further emphasised the police's commitment to reducing business crime:
“We can and will take action to reduce incidences of business crime in our communities, to make them safer places to both live and work.”