Shoplifter prohibited from entering some Leicestershire food stores

Thirty-six-year-old Adam Wright appeared at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Friday 13 June, where the three-year order was granted following an application by officers from the Hinckley and Blaby Neighbourhood Policing Area (NPA).

Wright, of no fixed abode, must not enter any branches of Tesco, Sainsburys or the Co-Op within Leicestershire.

The application was made following an investigation into seven reports of theft from a shop that occurred in Hinckley between 4th May and 6th June this year.

He also must not remain in any shop, store or retail premises if asked to leave by a member of staff and must not be abusive towards them.

At the same court hearing, Wright was sentenced to a 16-week prison sentence, suspended for 24 months after pleading guilty to seven counts of theft from a shop.

Adam Wright

Sergeant Aaron Biggs, from the Hinckley and Blaby NPA, said: “Shoplifting has a serious impact on businesses and Criminal Behaviour Orders are a very powerful tool in policing and can be applied for several different issues.

“Wright’s conditions make it a criminal offence to enter any branches of three major supermarkets and he must leave any retail premises he enters if asked by staff.

“I would like to take the opportunity to thank the local businesses and those in the community who report incidents related to this CBO. They are an important resource in supporting us in actioning a CBO so the relevant action can be taken if any breaches are committed.”