Shoplifters jailed after spate of offences in which thousands of pounds worth of goods were stolen in Portsmouth
Two shoplifters have been jailed after a string of offences in Portsmouth with police saying the offence will “not be tolerated” in the city.
Louis Dean, 34, Patrick Haugh Road in Bicester, was sentenced to 17 weeks in jail for 26 shoplifting offences where £2267.81 worth of items were stolen.
Dean targeted a number of Co-Ops in Portsmouth and Southsea taking household and food items. He was sentenced at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on March 5.
The full list of thefts can be found below:
- October 28, 2025 – Theft of £152.90 worth of food items from the Co-Op on South Parade.
- November 10, 2025 – Theft of £138 worth of chocolate and Advent calendars from Tesco Express on Palmerston Road.
- December 28, 2025 – Theft of £45.70 worth of confectionary from the Co-Op on Francis Avenue.
- December 29, 2025 – Theft of £50 worth of household items from the Co-Op on Highland Road.
- December 29, – Theft of £85.90 worth of chocolate from the Co-Op on South Parade.
- December 30, 2025 – Theft of £50 worth of household items, a sandwich and a drink from the Co-Op on Highland Road.
- January 1 – Theft of £101.45 worth of laundry items from Co-Op on South Parade.
- January 3 – Theft of £101.85 worth of laundry products from the Co-Op on South Parade.
- January 5– Theft of £100 worth of laundry products from the Co-Op on South Parade.
- January 6 – Theft of £100.75 worth of laundry products from the Co-Op on South Parade.
- January 7 – Theft of £90.71 worth of meat and cheese from the Co-Op on South Parade.
- January 10 – Theft of £103.20 worth of laundry products from the Co-Op on South Parade.
- January 10 – Theft of £4 worth items from the Co-Op on Northern Parade.
- January 11– Theft of £11.90 worth of items including cake and pet food from the Co-op on Francis Avenue.
- January 12 – Theft of £132.25 worth of wine from the Co-Op on Highland Road.
- January 14 – Theft of £27.05 worth of items including meat and chilled goods from the Co-Op on Elm Grove.
- January 14 – theft of £132.75 worth of household items from the Co-Op on Highland Road.
- January 15 – Theft of £83.65 worth of meat and cheese from the Co-Op on Elm Grove.
- January 16 – Theft of £59.50 worth of wine from the Co-Op on Eastney Road.
- January 18 – Theft of £62.25 worth of coffee and household items from the Co-Op on Highland Road.
- January 31 – Theft of £32.75 worth of wine and confectionary from the Co-Op on Eastney Road.
- January 31 – Theft of £254 worth of household items from the Co-Op on Highland Road.
- February 1– Theft of £84.05 worth of meat and cheese from the Co-Op on Tangier Road.
- February 1 – Theft of £80.50 worth of chocolate and coffee from the Co-Op on Highland Road.
- February 1 – Theft of £113 worth of household items from the Co-Op on New Road.
- February 4 – Theft of £69.70 worth of household items and a drink from the Co-Op on New Road.
Scott Devereaux, 46, of St Michaels Road in Portsmouth appeared at the same court on March 9 where he was sentenced to 13 weeks imprisonment for two shoplifting offences. He stole £477 worth of fragrances from Boots in Commercial Road on February 18 and £260 worth of Lacoste polo shirts from Sports Direct in Cascades Shopping Centre on March 2.
In addition to the two men jailed, a third man, Wayne Kirkbride, 49, of no fixed abode in Portsmouth, pleaded guilty to 20 shoplifting offences from Co-Op stores in Portsmouth. He admitted to stealing £2173.58 worth of items and is due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court for sentencing on April 17.
Sergeant Paul Marshall from the Portsmouth City Centre Team said, “Shoplifting will not be tolerated in Portsmouth and we are committed to getting justice for the businesses and employees affected by these crimes.
“Shoplifting is not a victimless crime and offenders will be dealt with robustly. For businesses, it can cause unbelievable financial damage, and for retail workers it can often mean having to face abuse and violence from the offenders.
“Please continue to report incidents of shoplifting to us, as this helps us build a stronger picture of prolific offenders and hot-spot areas for crime.”