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Man charged with theft after allegedly stashing sausages down his trousers
Overview
A 30-year-old man dubbed the 'Sausage Smuggler' has been charged with four counts of shoplifting after allegedly concealing packs of sausages down his trousers at a petrol station shop in Newbury. Thames Valley Police reported that CCTV captured the thefts, with the total value of the stolen meat reaching nearly £600.
Key points
- A 30-year-old man has been charged with four counts of shoplifting.
- CCTV footage allegedly showed the suspect putting packs of sausages down his trousers at a BP petrol station in Newbury.
- The suspect is accused of returning four times, with the total value of the stolen meat amounting to nearly £600.
- He was scheduled to appear at Slough Magistrates' Court on 5 November.