Case Details
Reference
01VW1080326
Court
Wimbledon Magistrates' Court - Courtroom 05
Magistrate
Mrs Boyle JP , Ms Karaiskos , District Judge (MC) Kumar , Mrs Lane JP , Mr Tabbron JP
Hearing Date
24 June 2026
Time
2pm
Hearing Type
Trial
Court Type
Magistrates
Prosecutor
Case Details
Offence Details: | Burglary other than dwelling - theft Theft from a shop Burglary other than dwelling - theft Burglary other than dwelling - theft Burglary other than dwelling - theft Arrest by a constable for breaking / likely to break bail conditions - duty to surrender into the custody of a court Burglary other than dwelling - theft Burglary other than dwelling - theft Burglary other than dwelling - theft Burglary other than dwelling - theft Burglary other than dwelling - theft
UK Offence & Sentencing Guidelines
Theft is the dishonest appropriation of property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving them of it (Theft Act 1968). Shoplifting is a common form of theft from retail premises.
Sentencing: Triable either way. Low-value shoplifting (under £200) is prosecuted as a summary offence in the Magistrates' Court. General theft carries a maximum of 7 years imprisonment in the Crown Court, though low-level offences usually result in fines, discharges, or community service.Entering a building or part of a building as a trespasser with the intent to steal, commit GBH, or do unlawful damage; or entering and actually stealing or committing GBH.
Sentencing: Triable either way. Domestic burglary (entering someone's home) is treated very seriously and carries a maximum of 14 years in prison. Commercial burglary carries a maximum of 10 years.