'Prolific' Oxford shoplifter jailed
Andrew Copeland-Brown targeted shops and a pharmacy in Oxford between June and October.
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed after targeting shops and a pharmacy in Oxford.
Andrew Copeland-Brown, aged 58, of Henry Taunt Close, pleaded guilty to five counts of theft from a shop in a hearing at Oxford Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (9 November).
They occurred between 24 June and 28 October this year, Copeland-Brown targeted stores in London Road, stealing goods from Headington Pharmacy, the Co-operative store and Sainsbury’s.
He was arrested on Thursday (8 November) and charged the same day.
At the same hearing, Copeland-Brown was sentenced to 26 weeks’ imprisonment.
Investigating officer PC Jon Kelly said: “Copeland-Brown is a prolific offender who frequently targeted the same stores in London Road.
“I am pleased that he has been given a custodial sentence as a result of his offending behaviour.
“Tackling shoplifting in Oxford is a priority for the force, and I hope that this outcome shows that we are taking retail theft seriously and will always seek to pursue and prosecute offenders.”