A 19-year-old thief was recalled to prison within 72 hours of stealing from a shop in Bath earlier this month, police have revealed.
19-year-old Dylan Hooper | Image courtesy of Avon & Somerset Police
Dylan Hooper was sentenced at Bath Magistrates Court on Tuesday 10th January after admitting to two theft offences.
Hooper stole fragrances, worth approximately £225, from a shop in Milsom Street on Saturday 7th January and in the early hours of the following morning, he stole a handbag and its contents.
An investigation was carried out and CCTV footage was obtained. A PCSO, based in Bath, studied the footage and was able to recognise Hooper from the clips.
Hooper, of Manvers Street, was arrested, charged and remanded on Monday 9th January.
He pleaded guilty to a single charge of theft from a shop and a second of theft from a person. He was recalled to prison for two months, having only been released on licence earlier this month. He was also ordered to pay compensation.
Sergeant Stephen Wilson said: “This quick investigation and response has meant a thief, who targeted both a person and a business in Bath, was swiftly detained.
“By working collaboratively across the organisation, one of our PCSOs was able to help the officer in the case to identify Hooper and make sure the offender was brought to justice.
“We are committed to ensuring Bath is a safe and enjoyable place to live and work and will not hesitate to ensure offenders are dealt with robustly and efficiently.”
