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A man in the United Kingdom has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for stealing Cadbury Creme Eggs from a supermarket.
The man, who has not been identified, was caught on camera stuffing the eggs into his backpack on March 8, 2023. The incident occurred at a Tesco supermarket in London, reported the Guardian.
Police said the man was arrested shortly after the theft and is now facing charges of theft. He is scheduled to appear in court on March 15, 2023.
At the hearing, the man pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
The judge said the man's actions were "a serious offense" and had "shown a complete disregard for the law."
The judge also said that the man's sentence should send others a "clear message" that stealing is unacceptable.
The theft has sparked outrage among Cadbury Creme Egg fans, with many taking to social media to express their disgust.
"This is an outrage," tweeted one user. "Cadbury Creme Eggs are a national treasure."
"I can't believe someone would do this," said another. "Cadbury Creme Eggs are the best."
The theft is the latest in several incidents involving Cadbury Creme Eggs. In 2019, a man in the United States was arrested after allegedly stealing 1,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs from a Walmart store. And in 2020, a woman in Canada was caught on camera stealing a tray of Cadbury Creme Eggs from a Tim Hortons restaurant.
It is unclear why the man in the UK allegedly stole the Cadbury Creme Eggs. Police have not released any information about his motive.
However, some experts believe the theft may be related to the high demand for Cadbury Creme Eggs. The eggs are a popular Easter treat, and they often sell out in stores quickly. This could have led the man to believe that he could easily sell the eggs for a profit.
Whatever the motive, the theft has left Cadbury Creme Egg fans across the UK feeling disappointed and angry.
The judge's sentence is likely to be welcomed by Cadbury Creme Egg fans tired of seeing their favourite treat stolen. It is also a reminder that stealing is a serious offence that can result in jail time.