Man, 36, charged with shoplifting in Basingstoke

Man, 36, charged with shoplifting in Basingstoke

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 charged with shoplifting in Basingstoke.

We received reports that alcohol, confectionery and soft drinks worth £55 had been stolen from One Stop stores on Shakespeare Road, Oakridge Road and Lindisfarne Close in September.

Officers launched an investigation and made an arrest yesterday (28 September).

Jamie Emerson, 36, of Guernsey Close, Basingstoke, has since been charged with:

Theft from a shop x 8
Obstructing / resisting a constable in execution of duty

Emerson appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates Court today and was bailed with conditions to appear at the same court on Friday 30 October.

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