Shoplifter jailed for stealing more than £900 worth of goods from Newport shops

By Press Release Aug 8, 2024

Raymond Skelly, aged 45, appeared at Isle of Wight Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, August 1, where he pleaded guilty to the following offences:

  • Theft of £37 worth of alcohol from Sainsbury’s in Newport on June 26.
  • Theft of £300 worth of food, drink, laundry and electrical items from B&M in Newport on July 6.
  • Theft of £152 worth of food, drink and clothes from Sainsbury’s in Newport on July 6.
  • Theft of £158.99 worth of clothing from Sports Direct in Newport on July 10.
  • Theft of a drill worth £49.99 from B&M in Newport on July 30.
  • Theft of £274.93 worth of goods from B&M in Newport on July 30.

Skelly, of Culver Parade in Sandown, was subsequently jailed for 20 weeks.

He has also been ordered to pay a £154 victim surcharge, and £85 in costs.