Martin Morgan, 36, a prolific shoplifter from Whitworth Road, has been jailed for over twelve months in prison.
Morgan was initially arrested on March 7th for a series of thefts from various shops in the town including the Co-Op in Old Town, Co-op in Cheney Manor Road, Marks & Spencer and Boots in the Brunel Plaza, totaling more than £3,000 and was sentenced to a 12 month prison sentence suspended for two years.
However, on March 10th, just two days after being handed a suspended sentence, Morgan was again arrested for breaching his Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from entering premises in the town centre by entering Boots in the Brunel Plaza and two further thefts from Wilko’s in The Parade with goods worth nearly £400 stolen.
On March 11th, he appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court and was given a 12 month and two week prison sentence.
PC Paul Bezzant said: “I am pleased that the suspended sentence previously given to Morgan has now been activated and he has been sent to prison as a result of his constant offending at various shops around the town.
“Morgan is a prolific offender who has previously been jailed for similar offences and has failed to learn from his mistakes.
“I can only hope that Morgan’s time in prison will be spent reflecting on his actions and the impact they have on hardworking business people within the town.”
