Thames Valley Police has said that they caught a woman in Banbury on Wednesday, March 11, wanted for multiple shoplifting offences.
After her arrest, she was charged and yesterday (Thursday, March 12) was given a 12 week prison sentence at court.
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A spokesperson for the force said: “Banbury Neighbourhood Officers were out on foot patrol when intelligence shared by our partner agencies paid off.
“During the patrol, officers located a female wanted for multiple shoplifting offences across the town.
“She was swiftly arrested, taken to custody, charged with several offences, and today at court has received a 12 week prison sentence.”
The police added a warning to shoplifters calling the crime harmful to communities and saying that they won’t tolerate it.
The spokesperson added: “Shoplifting harms local businesses and our community — we don’t tolerate it, and we won’t stand for it.
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“Thank you to our partners and the public for continuing to report information. Your support helps us take action and keep Banbury safe.”
This woman is not the first person to be stopped for shoplifting recently.
Police say they stopped two men at an unspecified shop in Bicester on Friday, March 6 who were found to have stolen items on them.
The duo were issued with a community resolution, which means no formal charges will be brought against them and nor were they arrested.
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