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Thief Jailed After £15,000 Sunglasses Heist in Nottingham

11/13/2025

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Ashley Lawrence, 37, was arrested for burglary after stealing about £15,000 of sunglasses from a Nottingham store.
The theft occurred on November 5.
CCTV footage shows him breaking the glass door and fleeing.
He was discovered by police near St Peter’s Church with public help.
Lawrence pleaded guilty at Nottingham Magistrates' Court and received a 12-month prison sentence, according to Officer PC Ben King.

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Ashley Lawrence, 37, was arrested for burglary after stealing about £15,000 of sunglasses from a Nottingham store.
The theft occurred on November 5.
CCTV footage shows him breaking the glass door and fleeing.
He was discovered by police near St Peter’s Church with public help.
Lawrence pleaded guilty at Nottingham Magistrates' Court and received a 12-month prison sentence, according to Officer PC Ben King.