Prolific shoplifter jailed after stealing condoms, a jet washer and more from several Northampton shops
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed after stealing condoms, sweets, a jet washer and more from several Northampton shops over the course of around two months.
James Martin Stiley, of no fixed address, appeared at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on August 21, where he pleaded guilty to a number of offences and was sentenced.
The 36-year-old went on a shoplifting spree between June 12 and August 19 this year. He also assaulted a security worker and racially abused and punched a store detective.
On June 12, Stiley entered the Boots store at the Sixfields Retail Park and stole healthcare and beauty products to the value of £613. Six days later on June 18, he assaulted a security worker at the B&M store in Victoria Promenade.
On July 18 and August 15 respectively, Stiley stole confectionery to the value of £62 from the Co-op in Semilong and condoms worth £120 from Tesco Express in Limehurst Square, Duston.
On August 19, Stiley entered the B&Q store in Towcester Road and stole a Karcher Jet Washer worth £149. During this incident, he racially abused and punched a store detective. He was arrested at scene and subsequently charged with four counts of thefts from shop, one offence of racially aggravated common assault and one of assault by beating.
Stiley admitted all six offences at and was sentenced to 50 weeks imprisonment and ordered to pay a total of £1,094 compensation.