Security was called into question at the police station in Victoria Avenue, Southend, after a shoplifting suspect escaped through a damaged gate.

Aun Shabbir, 40, of West Road, Southend, was recaptured in minutes and app-eared before Southend magistrates charged with shoplifting.

He was fined £75 for each offence and ordered to pay £60 costs but no charges were brought in connection with the absconding.

Published Thursday, January 30, 2003

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