A Congleton man who repeatedly stole from Home Bargains has been sentenced.

Tobias Bennett appeared at Crewe Magistrates Court on Tuesday, March 10, to be sentenced after pleading guilt to theft from a shop.

The 25-year-old was given a community order, electronically tagged and required to undertake drug rehabilitation, as well as being ordered to pay compensation for the stolen goods.

It comes after Bennett stole washing products from Home Bargains to the value of £100 on January 4, £50 worth of washing products on February 7, £47 worth of cleaning products from Home Bargains on February 22 and £77.92 worth of cleaning products from Home Bargains on February 21.

Sgt Vicky Welch said: "Some people wrongly think that stealing from shops is a low-level crime, but the reality is that the impact that theft has on businesses and their staff is so much more than this.

"Businesses lose stock and money, and staff worry about having to confront a potential shoplifter, never quite knowing whether the next person who comes through the door is going to try to take stock and potentially assault them in the process.

"No one should have to worry about their safety when they are just doing their job.

"That's why we continue to work with businesses to help prevent crime and do everything we can to put thieves before the courts for their crimes."

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