Man, 27, in court over spree of alleged beer and chocolate thefts in Portsmouth, Portchester, Emsworth and Havant

By Steve Deeks
Published 25th Sep 2023, 16:05 BST
Updated 25th Sep 2023, 16:05 BST
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A 27-year-old man from Havant was in court today (Monday) after he was charged in connection with 23 shoplifting offences across the area.

Between 16 July and 10 September a number of shoplifting incidents at Co-Op stores in Portsmouth, Portchester, Emsworth, and Havant, were reported to police. In total more than £1,500 of products including beer and chocolate have been stolen.

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Following a thorough investigation with the businesses involved Jimmy Andrews, of Blendworth Crescent, Havant, was arrested by Portsmouth’s City Centre Team and subsequently charged with 23 offences of theft from a shop.

He was remanded to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court today before he was bailed to appear at the same court on Wednesday 1 November.