A 46-year-old man has been sent to prison after stealing more than £3,500 worth of make-up and health products from Boots.

Robert Allanson, of Streatham Road, Mitcham, was convicted of three counts of theft from the pharmacy chain with accomplice Paul Robinson.

The thefts took place in Redhill, Surrey, between October 17 and October 20.

Acting alone, he stole more than £700 worth of health products from Boots in Union Street, Kingston on October 15.

He was also found guilty of stealing more than £30 worth of men's toiletries from Superdrug, in Majestic Way, Mitcham, on September 15.

Appearing in Wimbledon Magistrates' Court last Thursday, he was sentenced to 20 weeks in prison.