A prolific shoplifter from Salford who repeatedly targeted stores across Wilmslow, Alderley Edge and Handforth has been jailed.
Edward Stokes aged 39 from Jane Street appeared at Chester Crown Court where he was sentenced to 15 months in prison having previously pleaded guilty to nine counts of theft from a shop.
The court heard how between Tuesday 1 July 2024 and Thursday 16 October 2024, police received multiple reports of shoplifting from Waitrose, Next and Wells Pharmacy, all involving the same man.
An investigation was launched by local officers and following enquiries Stokes was identified as the offender.
In total it is estimated that he stole more than £5,000 worth of items from the three businesses.
