Gosport shoplifter jailed on New Year's Eve after admitting latest thefts

By Ben Fishwick

Chief reporter

Published 1st Jan 2022, 16:15 BST

MAGISTRATES jailed a shoplifter for 18 weeks after he appeared in court on New Year's Eve.

Nicholas McJury, 55, of Privett Road, Gosport, admitted two thefts at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court.

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He stole £60 worth of goods from Morrisons in Gosport on December 28, and £60 worth of goods from Tesco in Carless Close in the town on December 20.

Portsmouth Magistrates' Court Picture: Chris Moorhouse Saturday 3rd November 2018 FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

placeholder image — Portsmouth Magistrates' Court Picture: Chris Moorhouse Saturday 3rd November 2018 FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Magistrates jailed him as he committed the crimes soon after being given a suspended jail term for shoplifting.

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