Man jailed for shop theft and possession of drugs in Congleton
Samuel Holliday sentenced for multiple offences including theft and possession of a blade
A 31-year-old man from Congleton has been sentenced after pleading guilty to several charges, including theft from shops and possession of drugs.
Samuel Holliday, of Shaw Close, appeared at Crewe Magistrates Court on 2nd February, where he admitted to four counts of theft and one count of handling stolen goods.
Theft and Handling Stolen Goods
Holliday targeted local shops between 9th November and 26th November 2025, including The Shell Garage, Farm Foods, and Morrisons Daily, stealing over £400 worth of goods.
CCTV footage captured him stealing items such as trainers, perfume, and electrical items, and he was arrested on 7th December 2025.
Drug and Blade Possession
Previously, Holliday had admitted to possessing controlled drugs, including cannabis, Midazolam, and Alprazolam.
On 6th September 2025, he was arrested for possession of a blade when officers found drugs and a razor blade during a search in Congleton.
Holliday was sentenced to six weeks for theft and handling stolen goods and 22 weeks for drug and blade possession charges.
A previously suspended sentence of 48 weeks was also activated.
PC James Rowley of the Congleton Neighbourhood Policing team said:
“Holliday’s disregard for local businesses and vulnerable members of the community was clear in his offending and now he is paying the price for his criminal activity.
“His actions have taken up a large amount of police resources across numerous departments, so we welcome the result. A joint effort between local officers led to the prompt detainment of Holliday on 7 December where he was remanded into custody to prevent further offences. We are committed to protecting businesses against repeat offenders and will continue to bring thieves to justice.”