Pair charged with shoplifting offences in Salisbury

Thursday, 24 April 2025 06:05

Police in Salisbury have charged two people in connection with shoplifting offences at multiple locations around the city.

In a statement, they said, "Two people have been charged in connection with shoplifting offences in Salisbury.

"Dean Brown, 45, and Jodie Brown, 27, both of Cook Court, Bishopdown, have been charged with three counts of shoplifting.

"This is in relation to the theft of £123 of toys and games from WH Smiths, £505 worth of power tools from B&Q and £119 worth of food from Spar Longhedge.

"They have been bailed to appear at Salisbury Magistrates’ Court on June 20th."

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