"A prolific shoplifter who stole 1,200 worth of health and skincare products from Boots has been jailed and banned from entering the City of London. George Lupascu, 38, targeted the branch on Moorgate - also stealing Nicorette and toothpaste between July and September. CCTV shows him casually filling a shopping bag with his loot as staff are powerless to intervene."
"Police Constable Skye Brincat, of City of London Police's neighbourhood team, said: Shoplifting is not a victimless crime; it can cause significant alarm and distress to retail staff, as well as members of the public. We want retailers to come forward and report any crime so we can start investigations. Through the store's CCTV, and our extensive camera network in the City, we will identify, find and bring criminals before the courts."
George Lupascu, 38, stole 1,200 worth of health and skincare items, Nicorette and toothpaste from a Boots branch on Moorgate between July and September. Store CCTV captured him filling a shopping bag while staff were unable to intervene. He pleaded guilty at Westminster Magistrates' Court to 14 counts of theft and one count of criminal damage and was sentenced to 20 weeks in custody. A five-year criminal behaviour order bans him from entering the Square Mile. Police stated shoplifting causes alarm and distress, and that CCTV and the City camera network aided identification and prosecution. Breach of the CBO could mean further custody.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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