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Buzzball thief who stole alcoholic drinks two days in a row sent back to prison

Buzzball thief who stole alcoholic drinks two days in a row sent back to prison
The Independent UK Monday 17 August 2026, 17:08 UTC By Holly Bishop 1 min read
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Independent TV Showing now | News 00:36 Buzzball thief who stole alcoholic drinks two days in a row sent back to prison A Buzzball thief who stole the alcoholic drinks from a shop’s fridge two days in a row has been jailed - again. CCTV footage released by City of London Police on Monday (17 August) shows Max Couthlan-Lawlar, 26, of no fixed abode, taking around £72 worth of the drinks from a shop on Fenchurch Street. Returning the next day, staff quickly recognised him and alerted police...

Independent TV Showing now | News 00:36 Buzzball thief who stole alcoholic drinks two days in a row sent back to prison A Buzzball thief who stole the alcoholic drinks from a shop’s fridge two days in a row has been jailed - again. CCTV footage released by City of London Police on Monday (17 August) shows Max Couthlan-Lawlar, 26, of no fixed abode, taking around £72 worth of the drinks from a shop on Fenchurch Street. Returning the next day, staff quickly recognised him and alerted police officers, who located Couthlan-Lawer and arrested him. He pleaded guilty to theft, received a fine, and has now been recalled to prison.
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