Southport man remanded after six alleged shop theft offences
A 28-year-old man has been charged after an alleged theft and criminal damage incident at Tesco on Chapel Street, Southport.
Merseyside Police said officers received a report at about 9.50pm on Sunday, 8 November, that a man had concealed two bottles of wine, each worth £11.75, inside his jacket before leaving the store without paying.
About 15 minutes later, the same man allegedly returned but was refused entry by security staff, who had closed the doors. Police said he then picked up a sign outside the supermarket and threw it towards the front of the premises before leaving in the direction of Southport railway station.
Luke Jackson, of Virginia Street, Southport, has been charged with theft from a shop and criminal damage. He has also been charged with five other theft offences.
These relate to alleged thefts of goods worth £115 from the Co-op on Cambridge Road, fragrances worth £130, £130 and £145 from Boots on Chapel Street, and meat valued at more than £70 from Sainsbury’s on Foul Lane.
Jackson has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court on Tuesday, 10 November.
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Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through its online form.
