Man charged with 15 shoplifting offences across Preston stores

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 5 Nov, 15:00 · Archive

Christopher Moran, 58, has been charged with eight counts of theft from shops and seven counts of breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order.

Christopher Moran, 58, of no fixed address, has been charged with eight counts of theft from a shop and seven counts of breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order. The charges follow a series of thefts at shops and supermarkets across Preston between September and November.

The alleged incidents occurred at stores including Booths and Sainsbury's. Items reported stolen include boxes of chocolates, washing pods, alcohol and a power bank. Moran was arrested on 4 November following an investigation by Preston's Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Moran has been remanded in custody and was due to appear before Preston Magistrates' Court on 5 November. The case forms part of Operation Vulture, Lancashire Constabulary's response to shoplifting across the county. The operation is supported by Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw.

How it is being reported

• Man charged with 15 offences after shoplifting spree across Preston storesA man has been charged with multiple shoplifting offences following a series of thefts in Preston.Lancashire Telegraph · 5 Nov, 14:16
• Preston man, 58, currently in custody after being arrested for string of shoplifting offencesIt relates to offences at shops and supermarkets across the city.Chorley Guardian · 4 Nov, 15:47
• Man arrested after spate of thefts from shops and supermarketsPolice said a 58-year-old man from Preston was arrested on suspicion of eight counts of theft.Lancashire Telegraph · 4 Nov, 15:02

In this story: Christopher Moran · Preston · Lancashire Constabulary · Booths · Sainsbury's

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