Men appear in court charged with shoplifting after several thefts in the Black Country

Ryan Dimmock, from Smethwick, has been sentenced to 24 weeks in prison after pleading guilty at Walsall Magistrates Court to 11 counts of theft from shops across the region in August, September and October.

The 28-year-old man, from St Mary’s Road in Smethwick, is one of three men charged with shoplifting. Wayne Brittain and Ian Waterworth will also appear at Walsall Magistrates Court on Monday.

Brittain, 38, of Gibbs Road, Lye, has been charged with seven counts of theft from supermarkets and shops from July to September in Halesowen.

He was granted conditional bail to appear at Dudley Magistrates Court on November 26.

Waterworth, 36, of Hawbush Road in Brierley Hill, has been charged with 12 counts of theft from shops in Kingswinford, Stourbridge and Brierley Hill in June, July and October.

The outcome of his appearance at Walsall Magistrates Court is not yet known.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “Three suspected shoplifters have been charged with a range of offenses in Dudley and Sandwell, as we continue to work with businesses to reduce shoplifting.

“Wayne Brittain, aged 38 from Lye, has been charged with seven counts of retail theft.

“This relates to a number of thefts at supermarkets and shops in Halesowen from July to September.

“Ian Waterworth, aged 36 from Brierley Hill, has been charged with twelve counts of theft from shops in Kingswinford, Stourbridge and Brierley Hill in June, July and October.

Ryan Dimmock, aged 28, from Smethwick, has been charged with 11 thefts from shops in August, September and October. Shops on Bearwood Road, Smethwick, Leabrooke Road, Tipton and in Rowley Regis and Halesowen were targeted.

“They have all been remanded in custody to appear at Walsall Magistrates Court today (October 28).

“Hundreds of kilos worth of items have been stolen during these incidents and we know how frustrating it is for both shop owners and the public.

“It impacts livelihoods and that is why we are targeting repeat offenders who are causing misery to our communities.

“If you see any suspicious activity in your area, please report it to us via 101 or Live Chat on our website. In an emergency, always call 999.”