Man jailed after 20 counts of theft in Telford

Connor Heneghan has been sentenced to 40 weeks in prison

He was arrested on Tuesday 6th January
Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 8th Jan 2026

A man has been jailed for 40-weeks after admitting to 20 counts of shoplifting in a month.

The court heard how 27-year-old Connor Heneghan committed a number of thefts across Telford between December 2025 and January 2026.

He was caught and arrested when stealing coffee worth £12 from a Tesco Express in Woodside.

"...it also affects staff who are left to manage the fallout..."

Sergeant Rich Jones, from Telford’s Town Centre Team, said: “We’re committed to identifying and arresting repeat shoplifters swiftly to prevent further offences and protect our local businesses.

“Shoplifting doesn’t just cause financial loss, it also affects staff who are left to manage the fallout of these incidents.

“My team will keep working closely with retailers to provide crime prevention support, and ensure those responsible are held to account and put before the courts to face justice.”

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