Jail for man who stole nearly £4k worth of alcohol
He targeted two shops in Marlborough
A man has been sent to prison for stealing alcohol worth nearly £4,000 from two shops in Marlborough.
Kevin Cleverley, 53, of Angel Yard, pleaded guilty to six counts of theft of alcohol from Waitrose in Marlborough High Street and one count of theft from Sainsburys in Bradford on Avon.
Swindon Magistrates Court heard how Cleverley stole £1,177 worth of alcohol from Waitrose including multiple bottles of spirits and champagne, which he concealed in bags in his trolley before leaving the store.
Wiltshire Police says, "Cleverley is an individual who plans and prepares to go out and commit offences of this nature, taking items of a considerable value.
"He is a prolific shoplifter who is likely gaining profit from his crimes and it is therefore positive news for the local community that his suspended sentence has now been activated."
He was jailed for a total of 30 weeks after a previous suspended sentence was activated.