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Shoplifter Sentenced to Year in Prison for £107,000 Theft

9/25/2025

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Liam Hutchinson was sentenced to one year in prison for stealing £107,000 worth of goods from Boots stores.
He committed 99 shoplifting offenses in Kensington and Chelsea May–Aug 2025.
Hutchinson received a 10-year ban from Boots stores and a 5-year ban from the borough.
Metropolitan Police used CCTV footage to build a strong case.
Boots is investing in anti-theft measures.

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Story summary

Liam Hutchinson was sentenced to one year in prison for stealing £107,000 worth of goods from Boots stores.
He committed 99 shoplifting offenses in Kensington and Chelsea May–Aug 2025.
Hutchinson received a 10-year ban from Boots stores and a 5-year ban from the borough.
Metropolitan Police used CCTV footage to build a strong case.
Boots is investing in anti-theft measures.