Jailbird back behind bars for third time in a year after seven shoplifting trips to Northampton Home Bargains store

Thief started racking up £300 haul just days after release
Kevin Nicholls
By Kevin Nicholls
Published 25th Apr 2022, 12:37 BST
Updated 25th Apr 2022, 13:23 BST
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A serial jailbird is back behind bars for the third time in less than a year after embarking on a shoplifting spree in Northampton town centre just days after his release.

Grant Christopher Daniel Filer-Hobbs admitted SEVEN trips to Home Bargains in St Peters Square between January 13 and April 15 this year.

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In total, the 35-year-old walked out without paying for £324.68-worth of goods.

Flier-Hobbs stole from Home Bargains seven times between January and April this yearFlier-Hobbs stole from Home Bargains seven times between January and April this year
Flier-Hobbs stole from Home Bargains seven times between January and April this year

Northampton magistrates heard Filer-Hobbs — also known as Aaron Evans — was jailed for six months in October 2021 after being caught carrying a packet of Stanley knives in the town centre.

He later covered a protective plastic partition in saliva while heading for the cells after being arrested.

That offence came days after he was released on licence after a 22-week sentence for harassment, spitting at a police officer and indecent exposure.

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Magistrates handed Flier-Hobbs seven two-week sentences to be served consecutively and ordered him to pay £324.68 compensation.

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