A man has been jailed after stealing £100 worth of Easter eggs from several shops in Nottingham.
Jordon King, 28, of no fixed address, was sentenced to eight weeks in prison after a month-long crime spree.
King also stole nappies and washing pods from supermarkets in Radford between February and March.
CCTV footage captured King and an accomplice breaking down doors at a Tesco Express to escape with the stolen goods.
Jordon King was sentenced to eight weeks in prison after a month-long crime spree
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE
King appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on March 28, where he pleaded guilty to three counts of shop theft.
He also admitted to resisting an officer when arrested on March 27.
King further pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage to the Tesco Express on Alfreton Road on February 27.
The thief was identified from CCTV images and arrested after a public tip-off.
The dramatic CCTV footage shows King grabbing Easter eggs off the shelves before attempting to flee the store with his arms full of chocolate.
When he found the automatic doors had been locked, King and his accomplice repeatedly bashed and kicked them.
Jordon King was caught on CCTV forcing the door open at Tesco
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE POLICE
Eventually, King placed the eggs on the floor whilst his fellow thief forced the door off its hinges.
The accomplice then lifted the broken door to allow King to escape with the stolen eggs.
The shops were targeted between February 27 and March 27, with King being caught on camera at multiple locations.
In addition to the Easter eggs, King's haul included everyday essentials like nappies and washing pods.
Following his conviction, King has been ordered to pay back the cost of all items stolen during his spree.
Police described King as a "repeat offender" who had significant impact on local retailers.
Sergeant Matthew Leask, of Radford's neighbourhood policing team, said: "Shoplifting is not a victimless crime and can have a significant impact on retailers both financially and emotionally.
"We take shoplifting very seriously and I am pleased we have been able to get a repeat offender like King off the streets."
Local businesses have welcomed the swift action taken against King.
Nottinghamshire Police are still searching for King's accomplice and have appealed for any information that might help identify the second suspect.
