A MAN has been jailed for stealing nine boxes of pants.

Jason Bestford, 42, took nine packets of Calvin Klein boxer shorts worth a combined £342 from Fenwick in Colchester High Street on March 14.

He admitted theft when he appeared at Colchester Magistrates' Court and also another charge of disorderly behaviour.

Bestford, who is of no fixed address, was jailed for 18 weeks because he has a catalogue of previous convictions.

He must also pay a £115 victim surcharge.