Thief in court after repeatedly targeting Southampton Greggs

A shoplifter who targeted Greggs three times in just over a week has been handed a one-year community order <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
A shoplifter who targeted Greggs three times in just over a week has been handed a one-year community order (Image: Supplied)
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The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates Court:

CORENNE WOODHALL, 31, of Tatwin Crescent, Southampton, admitted stealing items valued at £34.35 from Greggs in Southampton on November 15 2025. Also admitted stealing goods valued at £37.15 from Greggs on November 12 2025. Also admitted stealing goods valued at £4.40 from Greggs on November 7 2025. One-year community order, including 20 days of rehabilitation activity. Also told to compensate Greggs.

NATALIE DELVES, 38, of Gerard Crescent, Southampton, admitted using violence to secure entry to premises in Southampton on November 30 2025. Also admitted criminal damage. Bailed until August 28 2026.

PIOTREK FERDZYN, 40, of Lodge Road, Southampton, admitted failing to stop for police at Highcliff Avenue, Southampton, on January 10 2026. Bailed to appear at the same court on September 9 2026.

KEIRON BATTY, 45, of Vaudrey Close, Southampton, admitted drug driving at Scott Road, Southampton, on January 17 2026. One-year community order, including requirement to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work. Banned from driving for 17 months. Must pay £85 costs and £114 victim services surcharge.

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MATTHEW GUERIN-ASHFORD, 35, of Old Redbridge Road, Southampton, admitted stealing beer and sweets valued at £82.50 from One Stop in Southampton on April 13 2026. Also admitted stealing sandwiches, sweets and drinks valued at £35 from Asda on June 12 2026. Also admitted stealing food and drink valued at £30 from Asda on April 18 2026. Handed 15-month conditional discharge.

KRYSTIAN SZYMANSKI, 42, of no fixed address, admitted three counts of entering a house in Southampton as a trespasser with intent to steal. Offences were committed in Portsmouth Road, Bursledon Road and Janson Road. Remanded in custody to appear at Southampton Crown Court on July 27 2026.

MATTHEW MORGAN, 44, of Wimpson Lane, Southampton, admitted possessing an offensive weapon (knuckleduster) in a private place in Southampton on November 22 2025. Court ruled that the defendant should be deprived of the weapon. No separate penalty.

PHU LE, 45, of Watersmeet, Fareham, pleaded guilty to drug driving at Hanway Road, Portsmouth, on January 23 2026. Also pleaded guilty to drug driving at Bitterne Road East, Southampton, on January 11 2026. Banned from driving for 12 months and fined £750 for each offence.

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