A man from Birmingham has been charged by police following an alleged shoplifting incident at a Boots store in Lichfield, where goods valued at around £700 were reportedly stolen.
Details of the Lichfield Boots Incident
Staffordshire Police were called to the Boots store on Bakers Lane in Lichfield city centre at approximately 3pm on Saturday, 20 December. The report concerned a theft in progress. Officers, who were already patrolling the local area, responded quickly to the call.
The suspect was apprehended nearby. He has been identified as Waleed Basharat, aged 26, of Ludlow Road in the Alum Rock area of Birmingham. Police state that an estimated £700-worth of stolen goods was recovered.
Charges and Court Appearance
Waleed Basharat has been charged with two offences:
- Theft from a shop.
- Possession of a controlled Class B drug, namely cannabis.
Following his arrest, he was bailed by police and is required to appear at Cannock Magistrates' Court on Friday, 16 January.
Police Commitment to Proactive Patrols
In a statement, a spokesperson for Staffordshire Police highlighted their ongoing efforts to tackle crime that concerns local communities and businesses. They confirmed that proactive patrols continue across towns and cities in the county.
"Since May last year, we've spent more than 10,000 hours patrolling hotspot locations across the county as part of our ongoing work," the spokesperson said, reinforcing the force's commitment to visible, targeted policing.
