Man, 39, jailed for 12 offences of shoplifting and burglary across West Sussex

Megan Baker
By Megan Baker
Published 24th Oct 2023, 14:35 BST
Updated 24th Oct 2023, 14:36 BST
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A ‘prolific shoplifter’ has been jailed for 12 offences across West Sussex, police have confirmed.

Andrew Lewis, 39, of no fixed address, has been jailed for 20 months after committing ten shoplifting incidents and two burglaries, police said.

Sussex Police reported that the incidents spanned from Tuesday, August 8 to Tuesday, September 5.

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A spokesperson for the force said: “Lewis is responsible for thousands of pounds worth of stock and items being stolen across West Sussex, with incidents taking place in Chichester, Bognor Regis and Worthing.

Andrew Lewis has been jailed for 12 offences of shoplifting and burglary across West Sussex, police have confirmed.Andrew Lewis has been jailed for 12 offences of shoplifting and burglary across West Sussex, police have confirmed.
Andrew Lewis has been jailed for 12 offences of shoplifting and burglary across West Sussex, police have confirmed.

“The businesses which were hit by Lewis were Sports Direct, Marks & Spencer, Cotswold Outdoor and Gold Arts in Chichester; B&M, Reeves & Sons Jewellers, Sports Direct, Premier and Iceland in Bognor; L Guess Jewellers in Littlehampton; and GA Jewellers in Worthing.

“Lewis appeared before Lewes Crown Court on Monday, October 16, where he was sentenced.

“He was also handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) for five years.”