A prolific shoplifter who was found hiding behind a bed has been jailed.

On Tuesday evening, neighbourhood policing officers were tasked with locating 32-year-old Karl Jones, who was wanted for several thefts from shops across Peterborough.

He was found hiding behind the headboard of a bed at his home in Delapre Court, Eye, and swiftly arrested before being charged with nine offences:

* Theft of a decorative lamp worth £160 from Next at Brotherhood Retail Park – 25 April

* Theft of a decorative lamp worth £199 from Next at Brotherhood Retail Park – 1 May

* Theft of a lawnmower worth £370 from B&Q at Maskew Avenue Retail Park – 3 May

* Theft of meat worth £51.90 from Co-op in High Street, Eye – 12 May

* Theft of laundry products worth £6.30 from Co-op in High Street, Eye – 12 May

* Theft of laundry products worth £56 from Co-op in High Street, Eye – 12 May

* Theft of laundry products worth £30 from Co-op in High Street, Eye – 14 May

* Theft of two electric toothbrushes from Superdrug at Queensgate Shopping Centre – 16 May

* Theft of laundry products worth £40 from Co-op in High Street, Eye – 18 May

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Jones appeared at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Wednesday), where he admitted all offences and was sentenced to a total of 18 weeks in prison.

PC Jamie Colangelo-Long, who investigated, said: “Jones has an extensive history of stealing from shops and has had many stints in prison.

“He has shown blatant disregard for the law and appears to not have learnt his lesson.”