Pictures released of thieving brothers who plagued businesses in Washington

Between June and August, Jonjo Morson, 38, and David Morson, 45, stole items totalling £4,000 from various shops in Washington, including Asda, The Range and Matalan.

The pair were captured on CCTV countless times shamelessly filling bags with goods whilst being confronted by shop staff, before casually walking out of the store.

They appeared before magistrates in South Tyneside on Wednesday, August 14 – Jonjo Morson charged with 38 shoplifting offences, while David Morson was charged with 11 counts of shoplifting.

Both defendants pleaded guilty to all charges against them.

Jonjo Morson, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 46 weeks behind bars, while David Morson, of Wellington Road, Washington, received a 22-week prison term.

After their sentencing, Inspector Ashley Hopper, of Northumbria Police’s Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “This is a good outcome for the community we serve.

“These two offenders have been a complete nuisance and showed no shame whilst carrying out their crimes.

“Hopefully, their spells behind bars will give them time to consider their actions and provide local businesses with a welcome respite.

“As a Force, we will continue to tackle shoplifting and look to swiftly identify anyone who thinks it is acceptable to take what isn’t theirs.

“I hope this case provides our communities with the reassurance that we are listening to their concerns and taking action.”

Anyone who sees anything suspicious in their community is asked to contact Northumbria Police by sending a DM on social media, using the live chat on the Force website or by visiting: https://www.northumbria.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/soh/seen-or-heard/.

If you’re unable to contact us in these ways, please call 101.

In an emergency, or if a crime is taking place, always ring 999.