Chichester jewellers theft attempt - Culprit avoids jail
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Scott McFayden, previously a resident of Bognor Regis — but now of no fixed address — was sentenced for numerous offences at Crawley Magistrates' Court earlier this month.
He had been charged with attempted burglary, with intent to steal, following a trespass incident on June 18, 2020 at Timothy Roe Fine Jewellery in South Street, Chichester.
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Hide AdAccording to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), he also pleaded guilty to criminal damage and theft from a shop during the hearing.
"He was sentenced to 24 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 18 months," a CPS spokesperson said.
"He was given a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement of 20 days and has to attend an alcohol treatment programme."