Prolific Birmingham shop thief jailed following neighbourhood investigation
The shoplifter was jailed after police investigated several shop thefts in Birmingham.
A prolific shop thief has been sent to prison following an investigation by Birmingham neighbourhood police officers in Hodge Hill and Shard End.
David Walton, aged 37, of no fixed address, was arrested whilst he was next door to a shop in Hodge Hill on Monday (July 6).
The neighbourhood teams were investigating several shop thefts and incidents of anti-social behaviour across the Fox and Goose area, and wanted to speak to David as part of their enquiries.
Neighbourhood officers carried out further enquiries, and David was charged with 13 shop theft offences.
On Tuesday, (July 7) David pleaded guilty to all offences at Birmingham Magistrates Court and was jailed for 26 weeks.
A force spokesperson said: “As part of Safer Towns Summer, we are working hard with our partners to make our town centre and shopping spaces as safe and welcoming as possible for everyone.
“There will be visible reassurance patrols and enforcement activity in hotspot areas, and local officers are on hand as ever to listen to any concerns you may have.
“No matter how big or small your issue may be, we are here for you.”