A 32-year-old man will be sentenced next month after admitting multiple counts of shoplifting in Bristol.<\/p>\n
Jesse Brooks, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to four counts of shop theft and nine breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order which banned him from entering six shops across south Bristol.<\/p>\n
It followed his arrest by officers in the neighbourhood team in the Hartcliffe area of the city, after which he was found to be in possession of stolen meat.<\/p>\n
He admitted the offences at Bristol Magistrates\u2019 Court on Tuesday 5 August and was remanded in prison ahead of a sentencing hearing at Bristol Crown Court on Thursday 4 September.<\/p>\n
A further nine shop thefts will be taken into consideration before he is sentenced.<\/p>\n
\nSergeant Joe Iles said: <\/strong>\u201cThis case highlights just how much of an impact the actions of a single individual can have, particularly on local shops.<\/p>\n
\u201cProlific offenders like Brooks can have a devastating effect on businesses and the wider communities which is why swift and effective action is essential.<\/p>\n
\u201cShoplifting is a priority for the Bristol neighbourhood team and we continue to urge everyone to report any incident they see to us so that action like this can be taken.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n