A prolific thief who stole more than £700 worth of goods from shops he was banned from in Norwich has been jailed.
Robert Smith, 48, of no fixed address, appeared at Norwich Magistrates’ Court on October 14, 2026 after pleading guilty to 12 counts of shop theft and 12 counts of breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
Smith stole fish, confectionery, cleaning and laundry products from shops on Dereham Road, Woodgrove Parade and Heyford Road.
The offences took place between August 31 and October 9, 2026 and were captured on CCTV. Smith was then identified by store staff and police officers.
The CBO, issued in December 2025, banned him from shops including Co-op and Tesco stores and the thefts breached the order.
Smith was arrested on Dereham Road on October 13, 2026 and later charged.
At court, he was sentenced to 26 weeks in prison and ordered to pay a £154 victim surcharge.
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