"Well-known shoplifter" in Leigh Park arrested after 11 thefts - Class A drugs found

Officers detained the 34-year-old woman in St Albans Road on November 17. Class A drugs were also found in a police search.

Havant Police reported on Facebook: “Our team was out looking for a well-known shoplifter who’s been repeatedly targeting YOUR Co-Op on St Albans Road. While checking the places she usually hangs out, officers heard the lift bell in Chichester House – and out stepped the 34-year-old woman we’d been searching for.

“She was arrested on the spot in connection with 11 thefts and is due in court. During the search, officers also found what’s believed to be Class A drugs, leading to an additional arrest for possession.”

They added: “We’re committed to staying proactive, tackling crime head-on, and making sure those who defy the courts are brought to justice.”