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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Theft - (shoplifting, personal, other), which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. A 46-year-old woman from Chandler’s Ford has been jailed for 30 weeks after being found guilty of two shopliftings and breach of a community order.
Michelle Louise Grundy, of Falkland Road, Chandler’s Ford was sentenced when she appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Friday (19 December).
It follows two occasions of theft of meat and other items from the Co-op on Falkland Court, Chandler’s Ford on Friday 27 December 2024 and Thursday 16 January 2025.
Speaking after sentencing, Sergeant Dan Baines, of Eastleigh Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “I’m pleased that Grundy has been placed behind bars, unable to commit further crimes.
“I hope this outcome offers the business in question some comfort and reassurance, safe in the knowledge that this offender is no longer able to steal from them.
“Grundy had a complete disregard for the conditions of her community order, something which has been reflected in the sentence handed down.
“She is now facing up to the consequences of her actions and will have time, including over Christmas, to think about her crimes and the impact of these.”
On the team’s determination to deal with offenders, Sergeant Baines, said: “This case should once again demonstrate our commitment to seriously tackling and dealing with thieves.
“We won’t tolerate these crimes in our area and will continue working tirelessly, alongside our local businesses, to arrest, charge and bring offenders before the courts.”
Please continue reporting incidents to us. You can report via 101, or via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, below.
Please always call 999 in an emergency and if a crime is in progress.
https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/
Please also see the below link for lots of useful information and advice on how to protect your business from criminals.
https://www.hampshire.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-business-safe-from-crime/how-secure-is-your-shop/
 If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at www.hampshire.police.uk, or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey. We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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