Thief who burgled Copnor Men's Shed is jailed

A MAN who burgled a men’s shed group has been jailed.

By Ben Fishwick

Published 25th Aug 2020, 17:06 BST

Updated 25th Aug 2020, 17:19 BST

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Corbey North, 23, whose latest address was givenin court as Ibis Hotel in Fratton Way, Southsea , admitted burgling Copnor Men's Shed on March 31.

He stole three Ryobi drills worth £450.

Another man was previously sentenced for stealing tools on the same day.

Damage done in a burglary at Copnor Men's Shed on March 31. Picture: Richard Brown

Damage done in a burglary at Copnor Men's Shed on March 31. Picture: Richard Brown

North was handed a 24-week jail term by Portsmouth magistrates. But with other offences he was jailed for 30 weeks overall.

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North admitted stealing food worth £30 from Aldi in Portsmouth on July 9.

He admitted breaching a suspended sentence handed to him for five shoplifting offences and breaching a criminal behaviour order in Andover.

North admitted stealing £546 worth of clothing from Marabella's Boutique in Portsmouth on August 8.

He also admitted stealing alcohol from Falcon News in Lake Road on July 22.

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He must pay a £115 victim surcharge.

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