Had your bag nicked in the City of London? It’s probably John O’Brian

A serial thief who targeted staff at City restaurants refused to come to court as he was banned from entering the area and jailed for over a year. John O’Brian, 28, was jailed for 16 months for entering restaurants and bars in the Square Mile to steal bags and purses from members of staff. O’Brian entered offices and changing rooms to steal before attempting to use the bank cards he took. He admitted four counts of burglary and one of…