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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Theft - (shoplifting, personal, other), which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. A shoplifter has been jailed after he stole perfume and men’s accessory items from stores in Southampton.
Jason Butt, 54, of Southampton Street, Southampton, stole perfume worth £38 from Superdrug on Above Bar Street on 24 September.
He also stole men’s accessory items worth an unknown value from Next in Westquay on 7 July.
Butt was arrested and later charged with two counts of theft from a shop. He pleaded guilty and was jailed for eight weeks at Southampton Magistrates Cout on 16 October.
PC Katie Walker, from the Southampton Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We know that Jason Butt’s behaviour has had a huge impact on businesses, shop workers, and the wider community.
“We take all reports of shoplifting extremely seriously and I hope this result reassures the local community that we will do all we can to put offenders before the courts.
“We want to stop this type of behaviour, and encourage businesses affected to please keep reporting crimes to us so we can relentlessly pursue those responsible.”
If you are a shop owner or staff member, please continue to report any shopliftings to us. With your information, we can take action, including arresting and charging suspects and convicting offenders at court.
You can do this by calling 101, or by reporting online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website. If a crime is in progress, please call 999.
 If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at www.hampshire.police.uk, or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey. We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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