Their stories serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of criminal behaviour within our communities:
5. Zohaib Khan
Zohaib Khan, 29, entered a store on Barkerhouse Road at around 5am on January 18 and initially asked the assistant for credit - a request that was refused. Khan then walked behind the counter and brandished a knife when the shop assistant attempted to intervene. He proceeded to steal 18 boxes of cigarettes before fleeing the scene. Khan, of Southfield Street, Nelson, was jailed for three years and four months at Burnley Crown Court. | Lancashire Police
6. Andrew Ritchie
Andrew Ritchie stole meat and protein bars from The Range, Aldi and Tesco stores in Leyland. Ritchie, 29, of Leyland Lane, Leyland appeared at Preston Magistrates’ Court earlier this week where he pleaded guilty to the charges. He was jailed for 14 weeks. | Lancashire Police
7. John Skidmore
John Skidmore pleaded guilty to three counts of theft from a shop after appearing at Preston Magistrates’ Court. The incidents occurred in Chorley and South Ribble throughout January. Skidmore, 34, of Eldon Street, Preston, was subsequently sentenced to 18 weeks in prison. | Lancashire Police
8. John James Rice
John James Rice was behind more than 60 vehicle-related offences in Blackburn in three months. He appeared at Preston Magistrates’ Court on January 3 where he was sentenced to 16 weeks in prison. | Lancashire Police