"A shoplifter has been jailed and banned from all Aldi stores in an Essex district after stealing nearly 800 worth of meat, including premium wagyu steaks. Matthew Jenkins, 44, was apprehended by officers from the Tendring Neighbourhood Policing Team following a series of thefts in early January. Chelmsford Magistrates' Court heard that Jenkins stole 782.96 worth of meat from an Aldi store on Pier Avenue in Clacton-on-Sea between 31 December and 5 January."
"He was jailed for 30 weeks. As part of his sentencing, a criminal behaviour order was imposed, prohibiting him from entering any Aldi store within the Tendring district for three years. Jenkins was also ordered to pay a 187 victim surcharge. Neighbourhood officer Pc Sam Jewell, of Essex Police, said that Jenkins had a history of offending, adding: Shoplifting is not a victimless crime. Offenders' behaviour can affect staff and customers in the shops they target."
Matthew Jenkins, 44, stole 782.96 worth of meat, including premium wagyu steaks, from an Aldi store on Pier Avenue in Clacton-on-Sea between 31 December and 5 January. He also admitted to taking 42 worth of fitness nutrition products from a nearby Boots on 6 January. Jenkins admitted four counts of shop theft and breaching a community order on 7 January. Chelmsford Magistrates' Court sentenced him to 30 weeks in prison and imposed a three-year criminal behaviour order banning him from any Aldi store in the Tendring district. He was ordered to pay a 187 victim surcharge. Police noted his offending history and warned that shoplifting affects staff and customers.
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