Two 'prolific' thieves sentenced as Dudley police crackdown on shoplifting offences
Police have said they are taking 'strong action' on shoplifters in the region.
Two prolific Dudley-based shoplifters have been sentenced as West Midlands Police continue to take strong action on shop thefts.
Chelsea Davies, 32, and Thomas Wagner, 36, both of no fixed address, have been sentenced to 52 weeks and 26 weeks respectively after being convicted of committing 12 shop thefts in the Dudley area between May and August.
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The sentences come as West Midlands Police continue to crack down on shop thefts around the region, with the force saying that the sentences show the efforts made by officers to tackle and arrest repeat offenders.
Inspector Dan Allen from Dudley Police said: “Our officers have worked relentlessly to identify and arrest repeat offenders who have been targeting local shops.
"Shop theft has a serious impact on businesses and the wider community, and we’re determined to keep up the pressure.
"If you’re stealing from shops in Dudley, we will find you and bring you before the courts."
The sentences form part of the national Safer Street Summer initiative, which is aimed at tackling retail crime and anti-social behaviour in the high streets, town centres and city hubs.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "This forms part of the national Safer Streets Summer initiative aimed at tackling retail crime and anti-social behaviour in our high streets, town centres, and city hubs.
"If you see anything suspicious while out and about, please tell us. You can call us on 101 or report online. In an emergency, always dial 999."
