Congleton man sentenced for theft after repeatedly stealing from the same store

A Congleton man has been sentenced following a number of thefts from a shop in the town.

Tobias Bennet, 25, appeared at Crewe Magistrates Court on 10 March to be sentenced after pleading guilty to theft from a shop.

He was given a community order, electronically tagged and required to undertake drug rehabilitation. He was also ordered to pay compensation for the stolen goods.

Bennett stole washing products from Home Bargains to the value of £100 on 4th January, £50 worth of washing products on 7th February, £47 worth of cleaning products from Home Bargains on 22nd February and £77.92 worth of cleaning products from Home Bargains on 21st February.

Sgt Vicky Welch said:

“Some people wrongly think that stealing from shops is a low-level crime, but the reality is that the impact that theft has on businesses and their staff is so much more than this.

“Businesses lose stock and money, and staff worry about having to confront a potential shoplifter, never quite knowing whether the next person who comes through the door is going to try to take stock and potentially assault them in the process.

“No one should have to worry about their safety when they are just doing their job. That’s why we continue to work with businesses to help prevent crime and do everything we can to put thieves before the courts for their crimes.”