‘Menace’ who stole £1,000-worth of chocolate asked why she was being arrested

Brooke Davies | Senior News reporter Published July 17, 2026 10:58am Updated July 17, 2026 10:58am To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A prolific thief has been jailed after stealing more £1,000 worth of luxury treats from Hotel Chocolat and Waterstones. Charlotte Jones was already banned from certain shops across Nottingham city centre when she was caught helping herself to £851 boxes of chocolate. The 35-year-old was ordered to complete a rehabiliatation course in January, but in June she was also caught stealing £156.79 of chocolate from Waterstones in Bridlesmith Gate this June. As she was arrested, she asked the officer: ‘Why are you doing this to me?’ The cop replies: ‘I saw you walking past my car and you’re