NEW Forest man Miles Filose has been jailed for 16 weeks for the theft of more than £500 worth of items from shops in Southampton, Winchester and Brockenhurst.

Filose, of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (December 12) for theft, as well as the attempted theft of £194 worth of menswear and fragrances from John Lewis, in the West Quay Shopping Centre, Southampton, on October 30.

On the same date, Filose entered White Stuff in West Quay Shopping Centre and stole £35 worth of perfume. He has been ordered to pay the same amount in compensation to the store.

The 42-year-old was also responsible for the theft of one bottle of fragrance, valued at £50.80, again from John Lewis, on November 2.

Then, on November 12, he visited Suave Owl on High Street, Winchester, and left with a £45 wallet, for which he made no attempt to pay.

Also on that day, he stole two pairs of gloves, valued at £90, from Oliver Bonas, High Street, Winchester, and £90 worth of clothes from Crew Clothing, Market Street, Winchester.

Four days later, Filose once again stole from John Lewis in West Quay Shopping Centre. This time, he made off with £100 worth of perfume.

Finally, on November 21, he was responsible for three thefts from businesses in Southampton and the New Forest.

He stole £70 worth of Armani fragrance from Boots, Above Bar Street, Southampton, £29.50 worth of meat products from Tesco Express, Brookley Road, Brockenhurst and £13.92 worth of chocolate and sweets from Poundland, Above Bar Street.

For all 10 offences, Filose pleaded guilty at court.

New Forest business crime lead, Inspector Linda Davies, said: “This result again emphasises our commitment to tackling shoplifting, as we know the significant impact this crime has on businesses and the wider community.

“Our response will continue to create a hostile environment for those seeking to offend, and we are committed to relentlessly pursuing those who continue to do so.”

“If you are a shop owner or staff member, please continue to report any shopliftings to us.”

People can report crimes on 101, or online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.