Shoplifter, 39, jailed and given criminal behaviour order for assaulting staff in Farnborough

Shoplifter, 39, jailed and given criminal behaviour order for assaulting staff in Farnborough

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 man has been jailed and given a criminal behaviour order for shoplifting and assaulting staff in Farnborough.

Karl Jennings, 39, of Dunsbury Way, Havant, stole meat from Aldi at Farnborough Gate on Tuesday 11 November.

He left the store without paying and was chased by a staff member. Jennings threw punches at the man but missed. He then pushed a female staff member and hit her lip.

Officers attended the scene and arrested Jennings. He was later charged with theft from a shop, assault by beating and common assault.

Read more here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/news/hampshire/news/news/2026/october/shoplifter-39-jailed-and-given-criminal-behaviour-order-for-assaulting-staff-in-farnborough/

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