Telford shoplifters sentenced

Two individuals with have been sentenced to prison today at Telford Magistrates Court following a series of shoplifting offences at Telford Shopping Centre.

Gareth Jones, 38, was charged with 12 counts of theft, with the most recent incident occurring on March 27th, 2025. Jones pleaded guilty to all charges and received an 8-week prison sentence.

Rebecca Hitchin, 43, faced six charges of theft from store, also with the latest offence on March 27th, 2025. Hitchin also pleaded guilty to all charges. The court sentenced her to 12 weeks in prison, which included a previously suspended sentence.

Local police have praised the efficiency of reporting by the affected stores and the assistance provided by the community in enabling the Town Centre Team to make swift arrests and secure these convictions.