Cambridge thief Jack Wilmot jailed for retail burglaries and assaults

Jack Wilmot, a 29-year-old man of no fixed address, has been sentenced to one year in prison following a series of burglaries, thefts, and assaults in Cambridge. Between August 21 and September 4, Wilmot targeted various businesses, including Dorringtons Bakery and Milton Road Pharmacy, as well as major retailers such as Tesco, John Lewis, Co-op, and Sainsbury’s.

Wilmot pleaded guilty to nine counts of burglary, two counts of common assault, and four counts of theft. His crimes involved climbing over till areas to steal items like cigarettes, alcohol, perfume, and meat, and included two separate assaults on staff members.

In addition to his prison sentence, Wilmot received a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order, which prohibits him from entering Marks and Spencer, John Lewis, Co-op, Sainsbury’s, or Tesco locations within the boundary of the A14, M11, and A11. He was also ordered to pay £2,469 in compensation to the affected retailers and assault victims.