Persistent Offender Imprisoned and Barred from City Centre

A persistent offender responsible for stealing clothing valued at thousands of pounds from Nottingham retailers has received a 19-month prison sentence. Callum Northage, aged 27, also received a three-year prohibition from entering the city centre during his sentencing at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday. He admitted guilt to charges encompassing two burglaries, five instances of shoplifting, one charge of fraud by false representation, and a separate charge of theft from an individual. Judge Nirmal Shant KC informed the court that Mr. Northage’s “catalogue of offending” should be considered alongside his prior infractions, which comprised 65 theft-related or comparable offences committed between 2017 and 2022. Mr. Northage, residing on Main Road, Wilford, entered guilty pleas for four charges at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on 26 September. The initial offence occurred on 23 July, involving the theft of a backpack from a man at Meadows Embankment Tram Stop, containing a smartphone, £20 in currency, and work apparatus. He admitted guilt to fraud by false representation for utilizing another individual’s bank card to acquire items worth £35.75 at Trent Stores on Sweet Leys Road on 30 July. On 26 August and 30 August, Mr. Northage took merchandise from Cooperative stores, specifically from the Wilford Lane branch, valued at £36, and from the Bridgford Road, West Bridgford branch, valued at £35. Subsequently, he pleaded guilty to an additional five charges at the same court on 18 October. Mr. Northage targeted Blacks on Wheeler Gate twice, on 5 September and 17 September, breaking a window each time. The initial burglary resulted in the theft of approximately £500 worth of apparel, whereas the second incident involved the removal of goods totaling £1,858 in value. On 14 September, Mr. Northage exited the JD Sports at Riverside Retail Park wearing a jacket priced at £150 for which he had not rendered payment. Furthermore, he committed shoplifting twice at Metro Fashion in Middle Pavement, on 9 and 13 October, taking a £1,200 coat and additional merchandise valued at £410. Judge Shant characterized Mr. Northage’s history of offences as “considerable”. She imposed a Criminal Behaviour Order, preventing Mr. Northage from accessing the city centre for a duration of three years.