Serial shoplifter sent to prison after being linked to offences in Surrey

Michael Davis, 40, of Hatton Gardens, Mitcham, was arrested and remanded by police after being linked to multiple shoplifting offences in Surrey. Picture courtesy of Surrey Police

A serial shoplifter who offended whilst already on probation has been sent to prison and given a court fine.

Michael Davis, 40, of Hatton Gardens, Mitcham, was arrested and remanded by police after being linked to the following offences:

Theft of jackets from TK MAXX in Epsom on January 6, 2025.
Theft of sandwiches from Co-Op in Epsom on December 9, 2024.
Theft of confectionery from BP garage in Croydon on November 6, 2024.
Theft of sunglasses from Boots in Dorking on November 4, 2024.

He was further charged with breaching his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) which was put in place by the courts in September last year as well as with an offence of Vehicle Interference on November 9, 2024 in Croydon.

His CBO order prohibited him from entering any shop which sells goods without a means to pay and from concealing any items within any retail premises.

On Saturday (February 15), Davis appeared at Guildford Magistrates’ Court and was sentenced to 16 months in prison and given a court fine.

Borough Commander for Epsom and Ewell, Tommy Pearson, said: “Having worked hard to get a CBO order in place for Davis, it meant the team were able to secure a harsher sentence for any further offending by him.

“I hope this reassures the community that we will not tolerate shoplifting and are working with the legal system to target prolific offenders who blight our local businesses.”