Prolific shoplifter ignored ban from North Wales Co-op and stole from store
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A prolific shoplifter ignored a ban from a Co-op and stole from the store. Lee Judge was jailed at a magistrates hearing yesterday (Tuesday), after targeting the shop in Rhos-on-Sea.
A North Wales Police West Conwy Coastal statement yesterday (Tuesday) said: "A prolific shoplifter who repeatedly targeted a convenience store in Rhos-on-Sea has been jailed after admitting multiple offences.
"Lee Judge, 38, of First Avenue, Rhos-on-Sea, was arrested on Monday 11 August in connection with a series of thefts at the Co-Op store on Colwyn Avenue.
"He was charged with four shoplifting offences committed between 6 and 8 August, and also admitted breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order that banned him from entering the premises.
"Appearing at Llandudno Magistrates' Court earlier today, Judge was sentenced to a total of 20 weeks in prison."
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