Shoplifter Nabbed After Daring Dash from Lee High Road BP
Ryan Kiely, 34, homeless and on the run, was caught red-handed at a BP garage on Lee High Road on February 25. Staff spotted him slipping out with unpaid goods worth £85. But when Kiely made a dash for freedom, police were hot on his heels. After a quick foot chase, officers grabbed him and recovered the stolen food and drink.
Serial Shoplifter Finally Caught—Linked to Multiple Thefts
The arrests uncovered a long rap sheet. Kiely was wanted on recall to prison and was breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). CCTV and witness reports tied him to two more shoplifting busts at the same BP station. He faced six charges: three for shoplifting and three for flouting his CBO.
Swift Justice: Kiely Sentenced to 16 Weeks Behind Bars
Kiely’s charged were fast-tracked at Bromley Magistrates’ Court. Found guilty the very next day, he was remanded immediately and hit with a 16-week jail term.
Met Police Stamp Out Repeat Retail Crime
Chief Inspector Rav Pathania, Met’s retail crime lead, said: “This conviction shows the Met’s focus on hitting repeat offenders who harm businesses and communities.”
“We work closely with retailers to gather solid evidence, use tools like Criminal Behaviour Orders, and get prolific criminals before the courts fast.”
“It’s worth noting the officers who caught Kiely were new recruits, proving our commitment to smashing community crime and beefing up neighbourhood policing.”
