Ryan Dimmock from Smethwick was jailed for 24 weeks after pleading guilty at Walsall Crown Court to 11 counts of shoplifting in August, September and October across the region.

The 28-year-old, of St Mary’s Road in Smethwick, is one of three men who have been charged with theft offences, with Wayne Brittain and Ian Waterworth appearing at Walsall Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Brittain, 38, of Gibbs Road in Lye, was charged with seven counts of theft from supermarkets and shops between July and September in Halesowen.

He was granted conditional bail to appear at Dudley Magistrates Court on November 26.

Waterworth, 36, of Hawbush Road in Brierley Hill, was charged with 12 counts of shoplifting from shops in Kingswinford, Stourbridge and Brierley Hill in June, July and October.

The outcome of his appearance at Walsall Crown Court is not yet known.

A West Midlands Police spokesman said: “Three suspected burglars have been charged with a number of offenses in Dudley and Sandwell as we continue to work with businesses to reduce theft.

“Wayne Brittain, 38, of Lye, has been charged with seven counts of shoplifting.

“This is in relation to a series of supermarket and shop thefts from July to September in Halesowen.

“Ian Waterworth, 36, of Brierley Hill, has been charged with 12 counts of shoplifting from shops in Kingswinford, Stourbridge and Brierley Hill in June, July and October.

“Ryan Dimmock, 28, from Smethwick, has been charged with 11 counts of shoplifting in August, September and October. Shops in Bearwood Road, Smethwick, Leabrooke Road, Tipton and in Rowley Regis and Halesowen were targeted.

“They have all been remanded in custody to appear at Walsall Crown Court today (October 28).

“Hundreds of kilos of items have been stolen during these incidents and we know how frustrating it is for shop owners and the public alike.

“It impacts livelihoods, which is why we target repeat offenders who bring misery to our communities.

“If you notice suspicious activity in your area, please report it to us via 101 or Live Chat on our website. Always call 999 in an emergency.”