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14 year old given police caution after stealing clothes from Peacocks in Newmarket's High Street




A 14-year-old boy has been handed a police caution after stealing clothes from a Newmarket shop.

On Monday the boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, and 22-year-old Charlie Ward entered High Street store Peacocks.

Once inside they stole multiple items including jeans, belts, and shoes and left - making no attempt to pay.

Ipswich Magistrates Court (14514409)
Ipswich Magistrates Court (14514409)

The pair were arrested by Suffolk Police at the scene and taken to Bury St Edmunds police station.

The 14-year-old boy was given a police caution.

And today Ward, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty at Suffolk Magistrates' Court. He was given a six month conditional discharge, and ordered to pay victim surcharge of £21, and court costs of £50.