Scarborough man sent to prison following spate of shop thefts

A Scarborough man has been jailed for 12 weeks following a spate of shop thefts in the town.

Catalin Ionut Baran, 24, of Marlborough Street in Scarborough, appeared before Scarborough Magistrates Court o Monday, July 6, where he pleaded guilty to the thefts.

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Catalin Ionut Baran

Baran was convicted for stealing washing products and alcohol from Tesco and Tesco Express stores in Scarborough earlier this year.

The court noted that Baran had a flagrant disregard for people and their property.

He was ordered to pay compensation to the value of £236.95 to the stores and was sent to prison for 12 weeks.

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