White, 29, of Upper Church Road, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset was sentenced for two non-dwelling burglaries and a shop theft when he appeared at North Somerset Magistrates' Court on Monday, 29th November 2024.
Magistrates heard that the ex-reality TV star burgled the Behind Bars Body Piercing and Tattoo shop, just a stone's throw from his home address, on Thursday, 19th September 2024.
He stole electrical items and jewellery from the premises.
On Tuesday, 22nd October 2024 the recovering drug addict stole £149.20 worth of toys from Home Bargains on Winterstoke Road, Weston-super-Mare.
On Thursday, 24th October 2024, White burgled the Paw Paw Bubble Tea shop on Cheap Street, Weston-super-Mare, but left the premises empty-handed.
White has a litany of previous convictions, mainly for offences involving dishonesty and drugs.
Magistrates were of the opinion that his latest crime spree was so serious that only a custodial sentence was appropriate. However, presumably for reasons of drug rehabilitation, they have elected to suspend the custodial term.
White was sentenced to 30 weeks' custody suspended for 18 months, with a 9-month drug rehabilitation requirement.
He was also ordered to pay "a fine and costs" - whatever that means.
PC Joseph Reed of Avon and Somerset Police said: "Retail crime causes immense harm to our communities and we're committed to tackling these offences in all their forms.
"This defendant was spotted by a member of the public in the aftermath of the Weston-super-Mare burglary incident, which enabled officers to make a swift arrest. He's now been brought to justice for three offences within a short period of time."
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