A Southampton shoplifter stole more than £2,000 worth of stock from John Lewis, Next and Marks and Spencer in just two days.

Cephas Mandigora was jailed after he admitted four counts of theft from a shop at Southampton Magistrates' Court. 

The 40-year-old of St Mary's Street, Southampton committed the offences on December 27 and 28. 

In total, he took £2,167 worth of stock from Marks and Spencer, Next and John Lewis at Westquay. 

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Mandigora was jailed for 12 weeks. 

The court heard how other court orders were in place at the time of the offences. 

He must also pay £822 compensation and court costs of £85. 

He was also accused of a charge of attempted theft from a shop relating to £1,290 worth of stock taken from Marks and Spencer, Westquay. 

No plea was offered to this charge and the offence was withdrawn by the prosecution.