'Prolific shoplifter' who stole sandwiches, beer and vapes is jailed
A “prolific shoplifter” who stole hundreds of pounds worth of items during a spree of offences is now behind bars.
William Etherington’s haul included sandwiches, beer and vapes before he was arrested on August 20 and taken to court.
Appearing at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court, Etherington, who is 22 and from Dennis Street, in Wheatley Hill, pleaded guilty to 11 counts of shoplifting and was jailed for 17 weeks.
He also received a court order banning him from retail premises and faces further legal action if he breaches its terms.
The thefts were committed in the Wheatley Hill area.
Peterlee Police, who described him as a “prolific shoplifter, said in a statement after the court case: “Etherington was also handed a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from retail premises in the County Durham area.
“If he fails to comply with the order, Etherington can be arrested and face further prosecution.”