A man is due in court accused of stealing nearly £1,200 of goods during a shoplifting spree. 

Andrew Brady, 42, is charged with nine thefts in connection after incidents at Co-op in Lee-on-the-Solent and Gosport between New Years Eve and Friday last week.

The offences are: 

  • Theft of £173.75 worth of food from Co-op on Lee-on-the-Solent High Street on 31 December 2023.
  • Theft of £154.24 worth of food from Co-op on Lee-on-the-Solent High Street on 31 December 2023.
  • Theft of £166.43 worth of food from Co-op on Lee-on-the-Solent High Street on 20 January 2024.
  • Theft of £126.06 worth of food from Co-op on Lee-on-the-Solent High Street on 24 January.
  • Theft of £111.90 worth of food from Co-op on Lee-on-the-Solent High Street on 25 January.
  • Theft of £192.67 worth of food from Co-op on Lee-on-the-Solent High Street on 27 January.
  • Theft of £142.62 worth of food from Co-op on Lee-on-the-Solent High Street on 28 January.
  • Theft of £40.30 worth of food from Co-op on Privett Road in Gosport on 30 January.
  • Theft of £82.50 worth of sun cream and meat from Co-op on Lee-on-the-Solent High Street on 2 February.

He has also been charged with nine counts of failing to comply with a community protection notice between December 31 and February 2. 

Brady, of no fixed abode, has been bailed with conditions. 

He will appear at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court on February 22.