Man charged after several reports of shoplifting from Essex Co-op
The 40-year-old's also been charged with using threatening behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress
A 40-year-old man has been charged with nine counts of theft, as part of a shoplifting investigation by Essex Police.
Jay Rank, of Mumford Road in West Bergholt, was also charged with a count of using threatening behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress.
The incidents of shoplifting were reported to the force between September and October, and took place at the Co-op on Chapel Street in West Bergholt.
Chief Inspector Colin Cox: “This investigation has been a joint piece of work by Colchester Local Policing Team and our Business Crime Team, who focus on preventing and investigating crime against businesses in Essex.
“Shoplifting remains a priority and as a force, we are very conscious about the effects these crimes have on local businesses.”
He is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates Court today (October 10).