He was banned from every shop in a city centre but it didn't stop him
The 26-year-old, of no fixed address, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Monday, June 30 and admitted five charges of theft from a shop.
A police spokesperson said: "The offences took place between 22-27 June at Co-Op stores on Borras Park Road and Poplar Road, and the One Beyond shop on Hope Street. Goods stolen by Vallance during this period were cumulatively valued at more than £500.
"Vallance also breached a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from all retail premises in Wrexham City Centre, Plas Coch Retail Park, and all Co-op stores in Wrexham. He was sentenced to serve a total of 36 weeks in prison and ordered to pay £255 in costs."
Insp/Sgt Tom Dewberry added: "Vallance is a prolific shoplifter in the Wrexham area, with his actions having a detrimental effect on local businesses. His sentencing is welcomed and should give the local businesses the respite they deserve from his offending.
'We hope this result will reassure local businesses and their customers that we take this type of offending seriously and will do everything we can to protect them from crime.'
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