Man jailed for stealing drugs and perfume in smash and grab raid on Cohens pharmacy in Longridge

By Matthew Calderbank

Chief Reporter for Lancashire Post / Blackpool Gazette

Published 21st Nov 2025, 11:56 BST

A man has been jailed for stealing drugs and perfume from a pharmacy in Longridge.

Jamie Reid, 46, of no fixed address, was arrested after smashing his way into Cohens Chemists in Berry Lane last Sunday (November 16).

Jamie Reid, 46, of no fixed address, was arrested after smashing his way into Cohens Chemists in Berry Lane, Longridge on Sunday, November 16 — Jamie Reid, 46, of no fixed address, was arrested after smashing his way into Cohens Chemists in Berry Lane, Longridge on Sunday, November 16 | Google

placeholder image — Jamie Reid, 46, of no fixed address, was arrested after smashing his way into Cohens Chemists in Berry Lane, Longridge on Sunday, November 16 | Google

Jamie Reid, 46, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with burglary at Cohens Chemist in Longridge. He has been sentenced to 22 weeks in prison. — Jamie Reid, 46, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with burglary at Cohens Chemist in Longridge. He has been sentenced to 22 weeks in prison. | RVP

placeholder image — Jamie Reid, 46, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with burglary at Cohens Chemist in Longridge. He has been sentenced to 22 weeks in prison. | RVP

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He man was seen fleeing the shop through a broken glass door and carrying a box containing medication and perfumes worth £1,380.

He charged with burglary and remanded into custody the same day.

Reid appeared at Blackburn Magistrates Court on Monday (November 17) and was sentenced to 22 weeks in prison.

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