Man sentenced following Northwich burglary

A man who broke into a sandwich shop in Northwich has been sentenced

Jack Didsbury appeared at Chester Magistrates Court on Friday 16th January where he was ordered to complete six-month drug rehabilitation, 25 days rehabilitation activity requirement, and pay £664 compensation.

The 31-year-old of Parkfield Road in Northwich, pleaded guilty to one count of burglary other than a dwelling, one count of criminal damage and two counts of shoplifting.

At around 2am on Thursday 15th December Didsbury forced entry into the London Road sandwich shop after smashing the front door.

Once inside he stole approximately £15 from the till, along with cash from a charity box and a tip jar. He also caused £465 worth of damage to the store.

The incident was later reported to police at 5am and an investigation was launched.

Following CCTV enquiries, Didsbury was quickly identified as the suspect and was swiftly arrested, just hours after the incident had been reported.

In addition to the burglary, he was also arrested in relation to two reports of shoplifting in relation to incidents at Spar in Davenham on Sunday 28 December, and Home Bargains in Winsford on Tuesday 30 December.

During the incidents more than £150 worth of stock was stolen.

Following the sentencing, Inspector Paul Heatley, of Northwich Local Policing Unit, said:

“I welcome the swift conclusion of this case, and I hope that it provides reassurance to the businesses involved.

“For the sake of just £15, along with some change from a charity box and tip jar, he caused almost £500 worth of damage and disrupted trade at the sandwich shop.

“Thankfully, Didsbury was identified within hours of the incident and quickly arrested and has now been held accountable for his actions.

“The impact of that crime should not be underestimated, and our neighbourhood officers work closely with local businesses, and the local authority to tackle the issue.”