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Leader Live
01-07-2025
- Leader Live
Shoplifter back in jail after targeting Wrexham Co-op stores
Layton Vallance, of no fixed abode, was produced in custody at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Monday afternoon. 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. MORE COURT NEWS "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.
Leader Live
14-05-2025
- Leader Live
COURT: Wrexham women fined for shoplifting at One Below
Thea Williams, aged 36 and of Glan Gors, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Tuesday alongside 35-year-old co-defendant Carla Evans, of Coed Aben. Both defendants admitted one offence of shoplifting, which took place at One Below in Regent Street, Wrexham, on December 16 last year. Prosecutor Adam Warner told the court that the joint offences was "not sophisticated" and that the defendants appeared to be "stocking up" in the runup to Christmas. He said a "significant amount of goods" were taken - coming to a value of some £260.35 in all. Andy Holliday, defending Evans, told the court: "She was interviewed on December 31 and made full admissions. "She was on universal credit." Mr Holliday said his client had in fact admitted three shoplifting offences when interviewed, and was sentenced in March to a community order for the other offences - but that the December 16 theft with Evans remained "hanging around." Stephen Edwards, defending Williams, told the court his client's involvement in the theft with Evans had come at the end of a then active suspended sentence, imposed in 2024 for shoplifting offences. Carla Evans leaves court (Staff) (Image: Newsquest) But he told the court the mum-of-three had "made excellent progress" in addressing her behaviour. He added the defendant had been back before the court in February and has "complied fully with the terms of her latest sentence." District Judge Gwyn Jones told the defendants: "This was a targeted venture, no doubt for the 'alternative' Christmas market." Thea Williams leaves court (Staff) (Image: Newsquest) MORE COURT NEWS: He handed down a £50 fine to Evans and ordered her to pay £130.15 compensation, as well as £85 costs. Williams received £50 fine for breaching her suspended sentence, as well as a further £50 fine for the shoplifting. She must also pay £85 costs and £130.15 compensation.
