A shoplifter has been jailed after he stole perfume and men’s accessory items from stores in Southampton.

Jason Butt, 54, of Southampton Street, Southampton, stole perfume worth £38 from Superdrug on Above Bar Street on 24 September.

He also stole men’s accessory items worth an unknown value from Next in Westquay on 7 July.

Butt was arrested and later charged with two counts of theft from a shop. He pleaded guilty and was jailed for eight weeks at Southampton Magistrates Court on 16 October.

PC Katie Walker, from the Southampton Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We know that Jason Butt’s behaviour has had a huge impact on businesses, shop workers, and the wider community.

“We take all reports of shoplifting extremely seriously and I hope this result reassures the local community that we will do all we can to put offenders before the courts.

“We want to stop this type of behaviour, and encourage businesses affected to please keep reporting crimes to us so we can relentlessly pursue those responsible.”

If you are a shop owner or staff member, please continue to report any shopliftings to us. With your information, we can take action, including arresting and charging suspects and convicting offenders at court.

You can do this by calling 101, or by reporting online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website. If a crime is in progress, please call 999.