Steven Frederick Scaum has been jailed for stealing more than £150 worth of goods from Co-op in Holbury (Image: PA)
A man has been jailed after a shoplifting spree costing over £150 at a Co-op store.
Steven Frederick Scaum, of no fixed abode, entered the shop on Long Lane on January 24.
Scaum placed £157.90 worth of items in a basket and then left the store without making any attempt to pay.
The 32-year-old was already wanted on a recall to prison when he was arrested in Long Lane on February 16.
READ MORE: Woman stole more than £600 worth of food and drinks from Co-Op stores
He pleaded guilty to stealing the goods.
Appearing before Southampton Magistrates’ Court on February 16 he was sentenced to two weeks’ imprisonment.
As well as the time he will now spend behind bars, Scaum must also pay compensation totalling £157.90.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel