Prolific shoplifter sentenced to four months in prison
Todd McDonald was sentenced at Kidderminster Magistrates Court yesterday.
Last updated 13th Mar 2026
A prolific shoplifter who targeted stores in Redditch was jailed for four months at court yesterday.
29-year-old Todd McDonald, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to ten counts of theft from shop and two counts of burglary with intent to steal (non-dwelling) at Kidderminster Magistrates Court.
McDonald was sentenced to four months concurrently for each of the offences. He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £154.
Police Sergeant Charlie Osborne of Redditch Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “We are pleased to get a custodial term at court for McDonald whose persistent shoplifting has undoubtedly impacted retailers in the town."
“Shoplifting is not a victimless offence—it impacts businesses, their employees, and the wider community and tackling it remains a priority for West Mercia Police."
“This outcome reinforces our commitment to pursuing thieves through the courts, where they may face imprisonment like McDonald.”