A prolific thief who went on a six-week crime spree targeting shops and vehicles in Nottingham has been jailed. Stuart Askey walked into supermarkets and other stores in Clifton and The Meadows and took items from the shelves.
Nottinghamshire Police said they arrested the 39-year-old on May 2 after carrying out an extensive investigation into the thefts. The offences took place between March 11 and April 23, 2023 with Askey stealing goods totalling more than £500.
He stole items such as meat, cheese and other food products on six occasions from Farm Foods, in Southchurch Drive, Clifton. Askey would stuff the items down his jumper or inside his coat.
