A MAN has been convicted for a total of 12 counts of theft, fraud, and shoplifting.

42-year-old Kamran Latif, of no fixed abode, was convicted in Reading Magistrates Court on Friday, August 14.

He pleaded guilty to all charges placed against him, including five counts of theft, five counts of fraud, and two counts of shoplifting.

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He was committing his crimes between July 13 and August 13 in Reading town centre.

Investigating officer, PC Vince Moore, of Reading Police station, said: “I am pleased that Latif has pleaded guilty to these twelve offences at the first opportunity, due to the overwhelming evidence that was produced against him.

"He will now be sentenced accordingly for these crimes.

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"The victims will now also not have to endure giving evidence at a trial.

"Thames Valley Police will always investigate these types of offences extremely seriously, and offenders such as Latif will be caught and brought to the courts to face justice."

Latif will be sentenced in Slough Magistrates Court on September 4.