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A Stevenage man has been given a custodial sentence for a series of shoplifting offences.
Joseph McDonald, aged 49 and of no fixed address, was arrested by local neighbourhood officers on 13 May for two offences of shop lifting meat from Tesco Express in the High Street and was charged and remanded.
He appeared at Hatfield Magistrates Court the next day (14 May) where he pleaded guilty to both offences.
He was also arrested for failing to appear at court in relation to an additional two theft offences and was already on court bail for a further three, making a total of seven offences dealt with at court.
McDonald received nine months imprisonment and additional fines including the payment of compensation.
Neighbourhood Sergeant Matt Fathers said: “Shoplifting in Stevenage is a policing priority for us as it is often associated with other criminality, so we are keen to do all we can to tackle this issue.
“We will continue to support local shops and businesses and would urge them to continue to contact us if an offence is taking place so we can attend and take swift action.”