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Wales Online
a day ago
- Wales Online
Man banned from Morrisons and Aldi over 'five finger discount' raid
Man banned from Morrisons and Aldi over 'five finger discount' raid Max Bancroft 'clearly mistook Nelson and Burnley for his personal pick 'n' mix' as he carried out a series of offences over a four-month period Max Bancroft has been banned from Morrisons and Aldi (Image: Lancs Police) A thief and shoplifter has been sentenced to prison and barred from entering numerous stores and an entire Lancashire town. Lancashire Police stated that Max Bancroft 'clearly mistook Nelson and Burnley for his personal pick 'n' mix' whilst conducting a string of crimes across a four-month stretch. The 33 year old, from Higher Causeway, Barrowford, admitted guilt at Blackburn Magistrates Court this week to three burglary charges at Morrisons and one at Aldi, plus four theft charges involving vodka from Morrisons. The repeat offender received a 60-week prison term alongside a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order. This order prevents Bancroft from accessing Morrisons, Nelson, or Aldi in Burnley, reports Lancs Live. In a Facebook post today (August 7), Colne and West Craven Police wrote: "From the aisles to the cells.. "Max Bancroft clearly mistook Nelson and Burnley for his personal pick 'n' mix - but the only thing he's bagging now is bedtime at 8pm. "After a spree of burglary and shoplifting, Blackburn Magistrates have handed him 1 year and 8 weeks to think about his 'five-finger discount' strategy. "Even after his time behind bars he'll have another 2 years left of his Criminal Behaviour Order to limit his 'shopping' habits."A five finger discount is sometimes used to describe shoplifting. The number of shoplifting offences recorded by police in England and Wales has climbed to another record high. Some 530,643 offences were logged in 2024/25, up 20% from 444,022 in 2023/24 and the highest total since current police recording practices began in 2002/03. Theft from the person offences also remain at record levels, with 151,220 recorded by forces in the year to March, up 15% from 131,584 in the previous 12 months. Article continues below The number of knife crime offences recorded by forces stood at 53,047 in 2024/25, down 1% from 53,685 in 2023/24 and 4% below the pre-pandemic figure of 55,170 in 2019/20.
BBC News
29-07-2025
- BBC News
Leeds shop raids uncover illegal goods valued at £83,000
Illegal goods valued at about £83,000 have been seized in a series of police and trading standards raids on shops in a Leeds from West Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Trading Standards seized 3,000 boxes of cigarettes as part of the operation in Armley last of tobacco pouches and more than 600 oversized vapes were found as well as single-use vapes and stolen Steve Ellis, from West Yorkshire Police, said: "We know that the sale of illegal tobacco and vapes is often linked to anti-social behaviour and crime and it is especially concerning when these items are suspected of being sold to children." Sgt Ellis said money from selling illicit goods can be used to fund serious and organised crime."It is vital we continue to do all we can to take them off the streets," he this month a Leeds city centre shop was given a six-week closure order after illegal cigarettes and vapes valued at £5,000 were illicit tobacco trade involves a range of tobacco products being sold illegally, often to underage users, without paying taxes, a HM Revenue & Customs spokesperson said."It provides a cheap and unregulated supply of tobacco to those who might otherwise be deterred by cost," they part of the police and trading standards operation, which aims to improve safety in town centres, a 43-year-old woman from Bramley was given a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) on 14 July which prevents her from entering six shops around Briscoe, of Poplar Way, was convicted of theft from a shop on 18 June and will no longer be able to enter the following stores:Savers on Town Street, ArmleyAldi on Stanningley RoadTesco in Bramley Shopping CentreSainsburys on Ring RoadOne Stop on WhingateHome Bargains on Stanningley Road
Wales Online
06-06-2025
- Wales Online
These thieves and shoplifters face years of restrictions to protect city and town centres
These thieves and shoplifters face years of restrictions to protect city and town centres All five have previous convictions or are still serving sentences and are now the subject of police criminal behaviour orders Each of these offenders now have restrictions on where they can go and what they can do when in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot A series of criminal behaviour orders have been handed out to persistent offenders based in the Swansea and Neath Port Talbot areas. Five criminals have been issued CBOs following prison sentences for their original offences, which are related to theft and shoplifting. The move aims to restrict their behaviour in Swansea city and Port Talbot town centres, in the hope of relieving businesses from any potential loss and preventing them from re-offending. Never miss a Swansea story by signing up to our newsletter here A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: "Investigations led by the Swansea City Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPT) have secured several Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) for offenders in the Swansea City area, as part of Operation Viscaria. "The CBOs place restrictions on behaviour in the town centre in order to prevent re-offending. "The following CBOs are currently in place: Rebecca Webber, age 30, until February 11, 2027, Joshua Bassett, age 26, until February 17, 2027 and Daniel Rice, age 31, until November 14, 2027." Rebecca Webber, age 30 is subject to a CBO until February 11, 2027 Article continues below Joshua Bassett, age 26, has an active CBO until February 17, 2027 Daniel Rice, age 31, has his until November 14, 2027. They added: "These CBOs follow prison sentences for their original offences, and if they are found in breach of their restrictions, it will be treated as a criminal offence. "CBOs have also been secured for the following individuals, and will be in place once they have served their custodial sentences: Wilby Smith, age 40, until September 3, 2026, and Joseph Cullen, age 25, until January 27, 2028." Joseph Cullen, aged 25 will be subject to his order until January 27, 2028 Wilby Smith, age 40 will be subject to his order until September 3, 2026 According to the force, Operation Viscaria delivers a heightened policing presence to act as a deterrent to a range of issues, including anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. It added: "CBOs are just one of the tools used by the NPT to keep our communities safe". Swansea City Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant Jonathan Shaddick said: "Operation Viscaria continues to showcase the hard work of our officers to reduce offending in the city centre and protect businesses. "Our focus remains on those who are openly committing crime and anti-social behaviour. The Criminal Behaviour Orders issued by the courts impose conditions on these prolific offenders, which offer further protection to the areas and businesses where they repeatedly target. Article continues below "Ensuring that people feel safe when they visit the city remains a priority for the team and we will continue to target offenders who believe the law does not apply to them. "Anyone with concerns or feedback about their local area is encouraged to reach out to their local Neighbourhood Policing team."
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Government acts as UK retail crime escalates
Retail crime in the UK has reached unprecedented levels, with incidents of theft and violence against shop staff surging in the past year. In response, the government has introduced new legislation aimed at curbing the growing crisis. According to the British Retail Consortium's (BRC) 2025 Crime Survey, the total cost of retail crime, including prevention measures, rose to £4.2bn in 2023/24, up from £3.3bn the previous year. Customer theft alone accounted for £2.2bn of these losses. The survey also reported over 20 million incidents of theft during the same period. Violence and abuse towards retail workers have escalated dramatically, with more than 2,000 incidents occurring daily—an increase of over 50% from the previous year. Notably, 70 of these daily incidents involved a weapon, more than double the previous year's figure. In response to the escalating retail crime crisis, the UK government has introduced the Crime and Policing Bill 2025. Key measures include the creation of a standalone offence for assaulting a retail worker, carrying a maximum penalty of six months in prison and/or an unlimited fine. Upon first conviction, courts are expected to impose a Criminal Behaviour Order, potentially barring offenders from specific premises. The bill also repeals Section 22A of the Magistrates' Courts Act 1980, which previously allowed shoplifting of goods valued under £200 to be treated as a summary offence. This change ensures that all shop thefts are treated with the seriousness they deserve, with potential custodial sentences of up to seven years. Retail industry bodies, including the BRC, have welcomed the proposed legislation but stress the need for effective implementation and enforcement. They advocate for increased police presence and better support for retail workers to combat the growing threat of retail crime. As retail crime continues to impact businesses and communities across the UK, the effectiveness of these legislative measures will be closely monitored in the coming months. "Government acts as UK retail crime escalates" was originally created and published by Retail Insight Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
ITV News
07-05-2025
- ITV News
Lancashire shoplifter banned from every Tesco, Home Bargains and Spar in the UK
A prolific thief has been banned from every Tesco, Tesco Express, Home Bargains and Spar store in the country after he was convicted of shoplifting at Preston Magistrates Court. Magistrates gave 42-year-old John Molyneux, of Greenwood in Bamber Bridge a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) as a result of the offences, and he must comply with it for two years following his appearance in court. It prohibits him from entering any Tesco, Tesco Express, Home Bargains or Spar in the country as well as Thorntons on Hough Lane in Leyland, and Gee Tees on Station Road in Bamber Bridge. Court documents indicate that Molyneux was brought to court after pleading guilty to stealing £50 worth of meat products from Asda in Leyland on 3 March. He also admitted failing to surrender into custody on 22 April having been released on bail on 25 March. In a statement, Lancashire Constabulary said: "Operation Vulture is Lancashire Constabulary's response to shoplifting across the county, backed by Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw. "The operation sees dedicated officers undertaking hotspot patrolling, increasing their visibility in targeted areas and creating strong partnerships with retailers across the county to better share intelligence, get a deeper understanding of retail crime and identify more offenders."
