Another One Bites The Crust: Serial Shoplifter Sent to Prison Over Pizza Theft

Prolific shoplifter, Ashley Watson. was arrested by the Weston Town Centre Team of Avon & Somerset Police and charged with 34 counts of shop theft.

He appeared at Magistrates’ Court on 13 January 2026, where he was issued a 24‑week suspended sentence along with a three‑year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).

However, just hours after leaving court, Watson entered the Co‑Op and stole a £6 pizza - immediately breaching his CBO.

He was quickly located and arrested by Avon & Somerset Police North Somerset Neighbourhood Tasking Team, and returned to court today (16 January 2026).

The court activated the original 24‑week sentence and imposed a further 26 weeks for the new theft and the CBO breach, resulting in a total custodial sentence of 50 weeks.

A spokesperson for Avon & Somerset Police said; “Our message is clear: those who continue to offend and show disregard for court orders will be found, arrested, and brought before the courts. We hope that Pizza was worth it!”