Prolific Shoplifter Jailed for 36 Weeks After Crime Spree

A 26-year-old man has been sentenced to 36 weeks in prison following a series of shoplifting offences across Wrexham 🏪⚖️

Layton Vallance, of no fixed address, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates Court on Monday, 30 June and admitted five charges of theft from a shop.

The offences took place between 22-27 June at Co-Op stores on Borras Park Road and Poplar Road, and the One Beyond shop on Hope Street. Goods stolen by Vallance during this period were cumulatively valued at more than £500.

Vallance also breached a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from all retail premises in Wrexham City Centre, Plas Coch Retail Park, and all Co-op stores in Wrexham.

He was sentenced to serve a total of 36 weeks in prison and ordered to pay £255 in costs.

Insp/Sgt Tom Dewberry said: “Vallance is a prolific shoplifter in the Wrexham area, with his actions having a detrimental effect on local businesses.

“His sentencing is welcomed and should give the local businesses the respite they deserve from his offending.

“We hope this result will reassure local businesses and their customers that we take this type of offending seriously and will do everything we can to protect them from crime.”