Prolific Shoplifter Jailed After Series of Southampton Thefts

A prolific shoplifter has been sentenced to 16 weeks in prison following a series of thefts from shops in Southampton earlier this month.

Henok Jonny Beyene, 40, of no fixed abode, carried out multiple thefts across the city centre. On Sunday, 5 October, he twice targeted The Works on Above Bar Street, stealing items worth a total of £174.

Just over two weeks later, on Wednesday, 22 October, Beyene entered John Lewis in Westquay and stole £214 worth of alcohol.

Police quickly identified and arrested Beyene, and he was charged with the offences. He appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court yesterday, 23 October, where he was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison.