Preston man Christopher Moran charged with stealing chocolates, washing pods and alcohol
He will appear before Preston magistrates today...
A 58-year-old man has been charged following a string of thefts from shops across Preston.
Christopher Moran, of no fixed address, was arrested on Wednesday (November 4) following enquiries by Lancashire Police’s Preston Neighbourhood Policing Team.
The charges relate to thefts at shops including Booths and Sainsbury’s between September and November 2026. Items stolen during the incidents included boxes of chocolates, washing pods, alcohol and a power bank.
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Moran has been charged with eight counts of theft from a shop and seven counts of breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order.
He was remanded into custody and is due to appear before Preston Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday, November 5).
You can find today’s full list of Preston Magistrates Court cases - including names and offences - here.
Police operation targeting shoplifting
The charges are another result for Operation Vulture, Lancashire Police’s response to shoplifting across the county, backed by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw.
It involves dedicated officers carrying out hotspot patrols and increasing their visibility in targeted areas. The Lancashire force is also working with retailers to improve intelligence sharing, develop a better understanding of retail crime and identify more offenders.