Overview

• Deon De Groot, 26, stole £220.50 worth of Cadbury’s Creme Eggs from a Tesco Express in Peterborough on March 22, 2025.
• Store staff flagged down a passing police car, leading to his swift arrest and recovery of the stolen goods, including 13 boxes of Creme Eggs.
• De Groot admitted to the theft in Peterborough Magistrates’ Court and was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison, suspended for a year.
• As part of his sentence, he was banned from entering Cambridgeshire for three months.
• The case underscores the effectiveness of quick police response and highlights the seasonal demand for Creme Eggs ahead of Easter.