Serial Doncaster shoplifter facing jail after admitting to 15 thefts
The 36 year old was arrested after a spree of thefts and attempted thefts
A serial shoplifter, who targeted businesses in the Armthorpe area of Doncaster, is facing time in prison after admitting to 15 thefts.
Police made several attempts to arrest 36 year old Darren Anderson, of no fixed address, on Sunday (February 9).
He was eventually found hiding in a bedroom.
Anderson admitted to 15 counts of theft and one count of stealing a bike before Doncaster Magistrates Court on Monday.
He will be sentenced on March 4.
Inspector Alison Carr, of South Yorkshire Police, said:
"Retail crime has a devastating impact on local businesses and we worked closely with retailers to collate strong evidence of Anderson's various crimes.
"By gathering CCTV evidence of all the offences, Anderson had no choice but to plead guilty to 15 thefts and I would like to thank the stores involved for their cooperation in helping us build a strong case against him.
"It's important that businesses continue to report all of incidents of shoplifting and retail crime to us promptly so we can investigate thoroughly.
"The sooner we know, the sooner we can act and bring more offenders like Anderson to justice."