Well done, Oxleathers MCC!
A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "We'd like to update our local community regarding an incident that took place in Stafford town centre whereby an attempted theft was witnessed by members of the public who intervened.
"Steven Norman, 43, was charged with attempted theft and remanded in police custody. He appeared at magistrates court on Monday morning.
"We're grateful to all who assisted with the investigation. "
Norman, of Friars Terrace in Stafford, was fined £250 after pleading guilty to attempted theft.