Homeless man jailed for £700 thefts from Southampton Co-op

Vincent Stephen Petroccione, 32, was sentenced for 12 thefts committed during August and September, and a breach of a restraining order dating back to August 31.

Appearing at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, he was jailed for 28 weeks and ordered to pay a £187 victim surcharge.

The incidents for which Petroccione has been jailed are as follows:

Monday September 18:

He stole £87.50 worth of Fairy, Ariel and Persil washing products, along with a packet of cookies, from Co-op, Station Road, Netley. 

Thursday September 14:

He stole thirty packs of bacon, valued at £66, from Co-op, Station Road, Netley. 

Sunday September 10:

He stole food items, with an unknown value, from Co-op, Tickleford Drive, Southampton.

Saturday 9 September:

He stole food items, with an unknown value, from Co-op, Tickleford Drive, Southampton. 

He also stole four candles, valued at £16.80, from Co-op, Station Road, Netley. 

Friday September 8:

He stole washing detergents, valued at £102, from Co-op, Weston Lane, Southampton.

Thursday August 31:

He attended an address in Southampton and made contact with someone he was prohibited from speaking to.

The restraining order had only been put in place four weeks earlier. 

Wednesday August 30:

He stole four packs of sausages, valued at £19.40, from Co-op, Station Road, Netley. 

Monday August 28:

He stole eight packs of meat, ten boxes of washing powder and one bottle of Lucozade, with a total value of £131.75, from Co-op, Station Road, Netley. 

Saturday August 26:

He stole 15 boxes of Persil washing gels, valued at £90, from Co-op, Station Road, Netley.

He also stole detergents, valued at £100, from Co-op, Weston Lane, Southampton. 

Thursday August 24:

He stole eight cans of coffee, valued at £62.75, from Co-op, Bridge Road, Southampton. 

He also stole five boxes of washing gels and five plug-in air fresheners, valued at £40.25, from Co-op, Station Road, Netley.