Newport authorities have addressed retail theft incidents throughout the city, with three individuals now facing charges related to shoplifting.
A 34-year-old woman appeared before Newport Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 16, having been charged with two counts of theft from a commercial premises located on Corporation Road.
Melissa Probert, whose address was listed as Ludlow Close in Newport, admitted to stealing power tools during two separate incidents occurring on Sunday, October 4, and Tuesday, October 6.
At the time of these offences, Probert was serving a period of licence following a previous sentence.
She received a custodial term of four weeks.
A 36-year-old man faced identical charges relating to theft from a store situated on Caerleon Road.
The incidents were said to have occurred on Tuesday, October 6, and Sunday, October 11.
Calum Edwards, from Bridge Street in Newport, entered guilty pleas to the theft charges at the city’s magistrates’ court on Friday, October 16.
A sentencing date has been scheduled for next month at Newport Magistrates’ Court.
Benjamin Lord, a 43-year-old resident of Corporation Road in Newport, faces five counts of theft from a retail establishment.
The alleged incidents are said to have occurred between Thursday, May 28, and Wednesday, September 23.
Lord has been released on conditional bail and is required to attend Newport Magistrates’ Court later this month.
Gwent Police maintained that retail theft carries real consequences and affects genuine victims.
Members of the public with relevant information were advised to contact the force using established channels.
Suspicious activity can be reported to Gwent Police by telephone on 101, through the force’s official social media presence, or via the force website.
Anonymous intelligence may be provided to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or through the Crimestoppers website.
For emergencies, members of the public should dial 999.