"A serial thief nicknamed Hamster by Greggs staff stole almost 2,000 worth of food from the same shop over several weeks, a court heard. Adam Gosling, 39, has been spared jail after stealing from a branch of the bakery chain in Greenford, west London, 38 times between 30 December, 2025 and 10 February, 2026. The value of the thefts ranged from 12.30 to 100 per visit and, on some days, he targeted the shop multiple times, the charge sheet said."
"Mr Tupman wrote after he was charged: This result is the direct outcome of strong partnership work with Greggs staff, who have been exceptionally proactive in recording offences and supporting our investigation. The volume of thefts had a significant impact on the business and our officers worked tirelessly to gather evidence, identify the offender and put long-term measures in place to prevent reoffending."
An individual nicknamed Hamster by Greggs staff stole food from a single Greggs branch in Greenford, west London, on 38 occasions between 30 December, 2025 and 10 February, 2026, amounting to 1,817.50. The value of individual thefts ranged from 12.30 to 100 per visit, with multiple offences on some days. Police identified the suspect, Adam Gosling, 39, from CCTV and arrested him on 10 February. Gosling, who is currently homeless, pleaded guilty to 38 counts of theft from a shop and was sentenced to four months, suspended for one year. Police credited proactive staff reporting and partnership working in securing the outcome.
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