Serial thief jailed after stealing more than £200 worth of goods 'within a few minutes'

A serial thief from Sheffield who stole almost £250 worth of goods from one shop ‘within a few minutes’ has been jailed for one year.
Steve Jones
By Steve Jones
Published 26th Nov 2020, 20:51 BST
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Stephanie Coggan, aged 32, from the Firth Park area, has been convicted of multiple offences of theft after she was caught red-handed.

Sergeant Wood from the Broomhall team, that sits within the Sheffield North West Neighbourhood Policing team, posted on Facebook: “Coggan, a repeat offender, targeted and repeatedly stole from shops on Ecclesall Road.

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"As Coggan left and re-entered one store several times within a few minutes, it drew the attention of local officers. Coggan had stole £239 worth of goods. Officers Simmonds and Omar swooped down and caught her red-handed with stolen goods and makeup.”

Stephanie Coggan, 32, from Firth Park, has been convicted of multiple theft offences.Stephanie Coggan, 32, from Firth Park, has been convicted of multiple theft offences.
Stephanie Coggan, 32, from Firth Park, has been convicted of multiple theft offences.

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Commenting on a mugshot of Coggan, Sergeant Wood said: “Obviously the photo was taken before make-up was stolen.

“Coggan will be out just in time for Christmas next year!”