Peterborough man jailed for multiple counts of shoplifting

A thief who tried to hide bottles of vodka down his trousers at a Peterborough supermarket has been jailed.

47 year-old Wayne McKie, went to Lidl in Sugar Way, Woodston, he stole two bottles of vodka, he then later that night tried to do the same this time he left empty handed.

He continued to steal alcohol from shops including B&M in Bridge Street and Morrisons in Cardea, as well as stealing food from a branch of Greggs.

McKie, of Taverners Road, Peterborough, admitted seven counts of theft from a shop and one of assault by beating. He was jailed for 12 weeks.

PC Rebecca Risebrow said: “McKie brazenly attempted to steal from the same shop twice on the same day and continued to take items from other outlets in the weeks that followed.

“He is a clearly a persistent offender. I’m pleased he has been apprehended and answered for his crimes.”