Warren Turnbull (Image: Gwent Police)
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A 46-year-old who stole from shops across Cwmbran while already under a suspended sentence has been locked up for 70 weeks.
Warren Turnbull, of no fixed address, was sentenced at Newport Magistrates’ Court on Monday, September 7, after pleading guilty to 15 counts of theft from a shop.
The offending
The thefts took place between Wednesday, July 22 and Tuesday, September 1, with stores across the Cwmbran area targeted. What he took varied wildly – at one end, sausage rolls; at the other, a microwave.
Already under a suspended sentence
Turnbull was on licence at the time, having been handed a suspended sentence on Monday 22 June for a separate set of theft offences. That earlier outcome kept him out of prison. This one did not.
What Gwent Police said
Inspector Laura Paget, of 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.
“We’d also encourage all businesses and residents to sign up to our free-to-join community messaging and engagement system, Neighbourhood Matters.
“If you see anything suspicious, please call us on 101, message us on our Facebook or X social media channels, or report it via our website.
“You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 with information, or online. In an emergency, always dial 999.”
