Footage shows shoplifter stealing 144 bars of chocolate in Worthing
Jordan Thomson also stole alcohol, meat, coffee and washing detergent before he was caught
Police have released footage of the moment a shoplifter stole 144 bars of chocolate from a store in Worthing.
Jordan Thomson left the Co-Op shop in New Broadway with a bag full of Twix, Snickers, Bounty and Yorkie bars on April 30.
The 30-year-old, of no fixed address, had recently been released from prison for similar offences.
He also took coffee jars, washing detergent, alcohol and meat from various stores in the town in the weeks after.
Thomson pleased guilty to all offences and was jailed for just under four months – he was also ordered to pay £239 in costs.
Police Sergeant Sam Milsom, of the Response Investigations Team, said: “A number of our officers worked with great efficiency – assisted by our Business Crime Team – to present a case to the Crown Prosecution Service in a timely manner.
"This meant we were able to secure charges against a prolific offender and prevent further loss to businesses in Adur and Worthing.
“I hope Thomson learns from his previous mistakes and gets the support he needs to put a stop to his criminality, which causes so much harm to the business community.”