Serial thief who stole over £20k worth of designer bags from Harrods avoid jail

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Serial thief who stole over £20k worth of designer bags from Harrods avoid jail.

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A 35-year-old man who walked into Harrods and took two Prada handbags valued at £23,500 has avoided jail despite it being his 31st theft conviction.Jon Paul Cathrall, from Liverpool, made his way to the Prada section of the luxury department store while carrying a Harvey Nichols shopping bag, which he used to conceal the stolen items.The repeat offender was apprehended shortly after the incident and both designer bags were retrieved.Westminster Magistrates' Court heard Cathrall, who receives benefits and claims depression prevents him from working, was handed a suspended sentence rather than immediate custody.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Footage from the store's security cameras captured Cathrall placing a light-blue crocodile skin handbag into his carrier, before glancing around to check if anyone had witnessed his sneaky behaviour.Prosecutor Nathan Paine-Davey told the court: "He was then seen on CCTV looking around to see whether anyone noticed what he just did, before picking...

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