A 28-year-old man from Robin Close, Weston-super-Mare, has been sentenced to undergo treatment for alcohol dependency after pleading guilty to multiple vehicle-related offences. The individual admitted to theft from a motor …
A 38-year-old man, Daniel Finigan, has been formally charged in connection with a burglary that took place at a Bridgwater residence earlier this year. The incident involved the theft of a television, laptop, and several …
Louisianna Santillo, 44, of Combe Down, has been sentenced to two months in prison after admitting to stealing from the same Bath Co-operative store 17 times within just 15 days. The offences occurred at The Co-operative on …
On the opening day of the Glastonbury Festival 2024, six individuals were arrested, police confirmed, even before the main performances began at Worthy Farm in Pilton. As thousands of music fans descended on the legendary …
Two women, Caroline Beaverstock and Samantha Selway, both 35, have been convicted of multiple shoplifting offences in Bath, causing significant disruption for local retailers. The pair appeared at Bath Magistrates' Court …
Shoplifting in Britain is surging, with Somerset’s Central Bath & Lansdown identified as the South West’s retail theft hotspot. Police across England and Wales recorded over 500,000 shoplifting offences in 2024, marking a 20% …
A troubling incident unfolded on Thursday, April 10, at Hankridge Retail Park in Taunton, where two high-value leisure batteries were stolen. The theft, which occurred around 7:20 pm, involved a group of three men who not …
Police have issued a warning regarding a man wanted in connection with several reported burglaries and a theft in the Bath area. Authorities advise the public not to approach the individual if spotted, as he may be considered …
A daring robbery at a historic manor house has resulted in the disappearance of several valuable artefacts, including bronze busts and Roman replicas. The theft, which occurred overnight, has prompted an urgent appeal from …
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for information after two burglaries occurred in Yeovil during the early hours of Friday morning, resulting in a stolen vehicle from one of the targeted homes. Between 3 a.m. and 4:45 …
Nathan Dickson broke down in the dock at Bath Magistrates' Court, fearing imminent imprisonment after stealing money from a charity on two separate occasions. On August 14, 2024, Dickson took a charity pot containing …
Nathan Dickson, a 44-year-old man from Bath, broke down in the dock at Bath Magistrates’ Court as he faced sentencing for stealing money from a charity pot on two occasions. Dickson targeted a shop on Mount Road, Bath, …
Police in Wiltshire stopped a vehicle in Batheaston, near Bath, after spotting it in Trowbridge on Thursday, June 5. The car was found to contain a quantity of suspected class A drugs, including cocaine and heroin. The …
A white Peugeot Boxer van carrying an assortment of valuable stolen tools and equipment was intercepted following a dramatic police chase near Glastonbury last week. The incident unfolded in the early hours of Thursday, May …
Two repeat shoplifters from Taunton have been sentenced following a string of thefts at local retailers. Kim Parkhouse, 36, and Mark Cripps, 45, were both handed prison terms at Taunton Magistrates' Court on Monday, May 19, …