A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for 12 months for stealing beer, crisps, chocolate and laundry detergents.
The 26-year-old admitted to 19 counts of theft over a 15 day period, adding up to £1,250 worth of products.
Jordan Grimes, of Balby Road, Balby targeted one shop: a One Stop in Wheatley, stealing random items on each occasion.
The thefts were caught on CCTV and on the 29th of April he was arrested by police. He appeared in Doncaster Magistrate’s court the next day, admitting all charges.
Sergeant Martin Maw, of Doncaster Central Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “This is an encouraging result for the team and I know many retailers in the city will breathe a sigh of relief knowing Grimes is behind bars for the foreseeable future.”
“The idea that shoplifting is a victimless crime couldn’t be further from the truth, and Grimes’ offending had a huge impact on the store he targeted relentlessly.”
“Workers shouldn’t have to deal with thieves in their line of work and I hope this sentence sends out a clear warning to shoplifters in Doncaster.”
“We are cracking down on retail crime, and if you are stealing from our shops, we are onto you and if convicted, you will face the full force of the law.”