Monthly Archives: October 2020

The Ipswich Star website reports that a shoplifter has been jailed after repeatedly stealing vacuum cleaners from B&M stores.

James Baker was identified on CCTV footage as being responsible for stealing five vacuums from B&M – along with a speaker worth £100.

The Wales Online website reports that a pub chef with 181 previous criminal convictions repaid the trust his employer had shown in him by stealing thousands of pounds from the business.

Richard Wakefield let himself into the bar in the dead of night and took “at least” £5,200 from the tills and safe.

The Mail Online website reports a £25,000-a-year finance manager stole from his employer – furniture company Dunelm – to fund his ‘out of control’ gambling habit.

But Tom Eaton was treated like a VIP by the betting company Betsafe and was gifted cash bonuses, Premier League tickets and a night in a four-star hotel.

The Warrington Guardian reports that a fraudster was well-regarded by directors who had ‘high hopes’ for his progression within their bespoke travel and events company.

In fact, Christopher Hobson had stolen more than £20,000 over a five-year period.

The Swindon Advertiser website reports that a drug addict turned to shoplifting after leaving his methadone prescription on the bus.

A court heard that Michael McDonagh felt compelled to commit the thefts to fund his habit, stealing meat, deodorant and other items from the Co-op, Poundland and Lidl.

The Liverpool Echo website reports that a warehouse worker dad stole over £4,000 from his employer after they reportedly said they wouldn’t furlough him during the pandemic.

Andrew Cragg was told he should shield, due to health conditions, but his bosses at The Hut Group “forced” him to continue working.