Leyland shoplifter who stole meat and protein bars from The Range, Aldi and Tesco stores jailed
A shoplifter who targeted multiple stores in Leyland has been jailed.
Andrew Ritchie targeted The Range, Aldi and Tesco stores, stealing joints of meat, poultry and protein bars.
He was arrested on Monday following numerous enquiries and later charged with two counts of theft from a shop and two attempted thefts.
Ritchie, 29, of Leyland Lane, Leyland appeared at Preston Magistrates’ Court earlier this week where he pleaded guilty to the charges.
He was jailed for 14 weeks.
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