Prolific shoplifter, who targeted shops in Derbyshire village, sentenced
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Officers attended a report of an alleged robbery in Creswell on Tuesday night. The robber was arrested at the scene.
It soon turned out that the man was also wanted for other offences including the shop thefts and failing to appear at court.
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Hide AdEnquiries and the investigation were dealt with by Derbyshire Police.
Carl Simpson, of no fixed address, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates Court for nine theft counts. He was handed an 18 week prison sentence.
Officers from Bolsover and Clowne Police SNT urged anyone in the local area who need to report crime to do so using the following methods:
Online via Derbyshire Constabulary www.derbyshire.police.uk
On Twitter via @DerPolContact
Call 101, or 999 in an emergency
Contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Anyone hard of hearing or witha speech impairment can use the textphone service 18001 101, text 07800 002414 or email [email protected]