Man sentenced after M&S shoplifting spree in East Grinstead

A man who stole more than £1,200 worth of goods from Marks & Spencer in East Grinstead has been given a Criminal Behaviour Order.

A man who stole more than £1,200 worth of goods from Marks & Spencer in East Grinstead has been given a Criminal Behaviour Order.

Jamie Hendey, 31, of London Road targeted the store on 11 separate occasions between the 12th of April and the 18th of May, taking alcohol and meat.

He pleaded guilty to all charges and was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment, suspended for 18 months.

Imran Asghar, Superintendent for Crawley and Mid Sussex, said: “Shoplifting will absolutely not be tolerated in Sussex, irrespective of an individual’s circumstances.

“My officers and staff worked tirelessly to ensure the defendant was arrested as soon as we identified him from a video posted on social media.

“This conviction sends a clear message to people in Crawley and Mid Sussex that if you commit offences, we will do all we can to ensure you are brought to justice and our communities – including our business communities – remain safe.”

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