On numerous occasions the 25-year-old was seen on CCTV brazenly entering Boots stores, filling a bag with goods and then leaving without paying.
Maughan was identified as a serial offender and was arrested at Harwich International Port after trying to flee the country under a false identity.
Maughan, of Slough, pleaded guilty to 13 counts of theft from a shop.
Last Tuesday, September 2, he was jailed for 22 months.
Investigating Officer, PC Annalise Ware said: “Shoplifting is not a victimless crime. It can have a devastating impact on businesses and their communities. Staff can be left feeling vulnerable and powerless and customers are also often affected.
“It is a priority for us to tackle retail crime head on, relentlessly pursuing those who steal from shops and getting them in front of the courts.
“Crucial to this is shoplifting being reported – irrespective of value – as it helps us build an intelligence picture of who the offenders are and the trends in their behaviour.
“In this case, working in partnership with retailers helped us to quickly identify Maughan as a suspect, charge and sentence him for multiple offences.
“I hope this outcome reassures our communities that we are committed to tackling shoplifting and serves as a reminder that we are working daily to drive retail crime out of Surrey.”
