A READING man has been hailed for a string of shoplifting offences.
Martin Judd, aged 37, of Mitford Close, Reading, was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison at Reading Magistrates Court on Wednesday, January 8, after he pleaded guilty to 22 counts of shoplifting.
Judd shoplifted from Co-op on Whitley Wood Road in Reading multiple times between November 10 last year and January 2 this year.
He was subsequently arrested on 7 April last year and charged on Tuesday, January 7 .
Investigating officer PC Ethan Milsom, of the Reading Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “I am glad that a prolific shoplifter has been arrested, charged and sentenced for his crimes.
“This is thanks to the dedicated work by the Reading Neighbourhood Team and the valuable cooperation of our store partners.
“This result reinforces our commitment and dedication to the safety of our community.”
