Exclusive:Man who shoplifted drills and pressure washer from Havant B&Q will be sentenced next week
The defandant pleaded guilty in August, and has been in custody awaiting his sentence.
A man who stole several drills and a power washer from a B&Q will not be sentenced until next week, a court has ruled.
Shayn Chandler, 46 of The Brow, Waterlooville, stole four sets of drills and a pressure washer to the value of £1,152, from the B&Q store in Purbrook Way, Havant. Having pleaded guilty to one count of shoplifting, he appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday, October 6) for sentencing.
While Chandler may have expected to be sentenced today, he will have to wait another week to learn his fate.
The magistrates were told that the defendant is being sentenced for six further counts of shoplifting at Portsmouth Crown Court next week; the Crown Prosecution Service argued that this matter should be adjourned to align with his other offences.
Tim Sparkes, representing Chandler, said: “This case could be outside your jurisdiction for sentencing. It’s better for all matters to be dealt with at the same time.”
With the additional shoplifting conviction added, the defendant will be sentenced at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday, October 16.
Chandler, who wore a grey t-shirt and tracksuit trousers in the dock, blew a kiss to a loved one in the public gallery as he was led back down to the cells by custody officers.
He was remanded on technical unconditional bail - which means although he has been granted bail for this particular charge, he remains in custody on account of other matters.