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A prolific shoplifter who targeted commercial addresses in Cwmbran has been jailed for more than 12 months.

Warren Turnbull, of no fixed address, admitted to multiple counts of theft from a shop when he was sentenced at Newport Magistrates’ Court on Monday 7 September.

Turnbull, aged 46, stole items, ranging from sausage rolls to a microwave, from stores in the Cwmbran area between Wednesday 22 July and Tuesday 1 September.

At the time of his offending, Turnbull was on licence after previously receiving a suspended sentence for multiple theft offences on Monday 22 June.

This week, Turnbull was sentenced to 70 weeks’ imprisonment.

Inspector Laura Paget, from Gwent Police’s Community Action Team, said:

“We’re committed to keeping our communities safe from harm and recognise that theft is not a victimless crime.

“The impact of these offences committed by is Turnbull is hugely felt by our communities, notably businesses and retailers.

“With overwhelming evidence against him, Turnbull had little option but to plead guilty to the 15 offences he faced in court.

“Turnbull’s chaotic lifestyle has led to his offending, and we know this sentence will be welcomed by those businesses and people affected.

“It is crucial that anyone who is impacted by crime, including theft and burglary, reports it to us so we can continue to target criminals, like Turnbull, who make life a misery for businesses in Cwmbran and beyond.”