Lee Moise, 46, was handed a twelve month suspended sentence for regularly targeting a Tesco Express in Leytonstone
A prolific shoplifter who repeatedly targeted stores in east London has been convicted, and handed a twelve month sentence, suspended for 18 months.
Officers were called to Tesco Express on High Road Leytonstone at 4pm on 7th January, following a report a man had been apprehended by staff after attempting to steal a “large amount of alcohol”.
The offender was detained by officers outside the store, with the incident captured on CCTV.
Lee Moise, 46, of no fixed address, was further charged with nine other thefts and common assault on a member of staff at the same Tesco Express, as well as a theft at Co-op on Homerton High Street.
He appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court on 9th January where he was sentenced to twelve months in jail, suspended for 18 months.
This means he will not go to prison unless he reoffends or breaches conditions within 18 months.
A Tesco spokesperson said: “Our colleagues work hard to serve our customers every day, and each member of our team deserves to feel safe at work.
“We would like to thank all the officers and our internal security team who have worked collaboratively on this case.
“We continue to liaise closely with our partners, such as the Metropolitan Police, to share information and invest in new ways to keep our stores, like the High Road Leytonstone Express, safe places to work and shop.”
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