A thief who stole more than £1000 of goods during a shoplifting spree in Peterborough has been jailed.

Cambridgeshire Police said Lloyd Speight began his “crime spree” on 25 March, when he entered Home Bargains, in Bourges Boulevard, and “stole washing products worth nearly £60”.

A force spokesperson explained: “Between 26 March and 8 April, the 38-year-old committed a further seven thefts across the city, stealing more than £800 worth of items, including meat and energy drinks.

“The spree came to an end on 10 April, when Speight stole £200 worth of suits from Next, in Brotherhood Retail Park, and was arrested four days later.”

At Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (15 April), Speight, of no fixed address, was jailed for eight months and ordered to pay £1062.55 in compensation after pleading guilty to the nine offences.

PC Jack Jenkins, from the northern spree offender team, commented: “Thanks to the retailers that reported these incidents, we were able to identify Speight and put him before the courts.

“As a team, we will continue to work with the businesses across the city to identify these prolific offenders and take action.”