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# Two charged after Ipswich and Norwich shoplifting spree uncovered in A11 stop
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/two-charged-after-ipswich-and-norwich-shoplifting-spree-uncovered-in-a11-stop/
- Published: 2025-11-10T10:32:23.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T14:59:49.000Z
- Description: Two people have been charged with theft from shops in Ipswich and Norwich after police stopped their vehicle on the A11 and found suspected stolen electricals concealed in foil-lined gift bags.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Crime, Courts, #article, #Import 2026-03-16 14:43

**Why it matters:** The case resulted in one defendant being sentenced to eight months in prison within days of arrest, while the second remains in custody awaiting further court proceedings.

**The details:** Gaga Rtveladze, 28, of Beehive Lane, Ilford, Greater London, and Beka Abromaladze were stopped by Suffolk Constabulary's West Sentinel Team on Wednesday, 5 November at the Fiveways Junction on the A11.

- During a search of the vehicle, officers found suspected stolen items, including electrical goods concealed within foil-lined gift bags.
- The pair were arrested and charged with offences relating to suspected thefts from stores in Ipswich on 3 October and Norwich on 5 November.
- Rtveladze was charged with theft from a shop, handling stolen goods, going equipped to steal, driving otherwise than in accordance with a driving licence, driving a motor vehicle without third party insurance and use of a false instrument with intent it be accepted as genuine.
- Abromaladze was charged with handling stolen goods and going equipped to steal.

**The bottom line:** Both appeared at Ipswich Magistrates' Court on Friday, 7 November. Abromaladze pleaded guilty to the offences and was sentenced to eight months' imprisonment. Rtveladze was remanded in custody to next appear at Ipswich Magistrates' Court on 13 November.

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