Shoplifter back in jail after targeting Wrexham Co-op stores
The 26-year-old admitted five offences of theft from shop and one of breaching a criminal behaviour order (CBO).
Prosecutor Sarah Edwards told the court that the shops targeted by Vallance included Co-op stores in Borras Park Road and Poplar Road, as well as One Below in Regent Street.
Items taken varied from fizzy drinks and food to cleaning products and came to a collective value of £503.38.
The CBO Vallance breached was imposed in July 2024 and remains in place until July 2027.
It prohibits him from entering any retail premises in Wrexham City Centre or Plas Coch Retail Park, as well as entering any Co-op store in Wrexham.
Ms Edwards told the court Vallance was "clearly in breach" of the CBO.
She added he has a "lengthy" criminal history; namely 70 previous convictions for 199 offences; 145 of which are relevant theft offences.
Layton Vallance (NWP) (Image: North Wales Police) Vallance was last in court in March when he received a custodial sentence for shoplifting.
The court heard he was subject to recall on that sentence, as he'd gone on to shoplift not long after being released on licence.
Lorraine McClure, defending, told the court: "This is an upsetting and difficult situation.
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"This is a relatively young gentleman who has quite a history of dishonesty offences."
Ms McClure told the court of her concerns about Vallance's vulnerabilities, adding: "It is going to be a custodial sentence and he understands this.
"He did not make his last probation appointment and is due to be recalled today."
The Magistrates chose to impose a total custodial term of 36 weeks and ordered Vallance to pay compensation of £150 to One Below, £5 to Poplar Road Co-op and £100 to Borras Park Co-op.
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