Semington man given 18 months community order for theft offences
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A man from Semington has been sentenced to 18 months Community Order for theft and a public order offence.
Paul Emmett, 33, of Littleton, Semington was sentenced on August 13 at Salisbury Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to the offences at an earlier hearing in June.
On January 26 Emmett entered a shop on The Pippin, Calne and removed a number of items of designer clothing before leaving the shop without paying. When challenged by the sales manager he threatened them.
Emmett was also fined £343 in compensation.
PC Lizzie Wright said: "By diligent work from the Calne Neighbourhood Policing Team Emmett was promptly identified and a swift arrest was made.
"We know that crimes such as shoplifting are a blight on our retail and business communities, often causing significant financial and, at times, emotional impacts that can be devastating to a retailer.
"Often, these crimes can be linked to organised criminality and can often also be due to issues such as anti-social behaviour in local communities.
"Ensuring the safety of the community is integral and at the heart of what we do.
"The Neighbourhood Policing Team continue to engage and work proactively with specialist departments within Wiltshire Police and partner agencies to provide a safe place for our community to live and work in."