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Prolific thief returns to jail after stealing biscuits from Mansfield shop
A prolific Nottinghamshire thief has been returned to prison after he stole multiple items, including biscuits, from a shop he was banned from. John Evans, 34 and of Babworth Court, Mansfield, entered a convenience store on Barringer Road, Mansfield, on three occasions, despite his ban. This happened on March 24, 27 and 31 this year, with the ban imposed in November 2023 as part of a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) secured by local officers. During the incidents, he stole various items, including biscuits. He also stole goods from other local businesses on March 2 and April 1. Evans appeared at Nottingham Magistrates Court on Monday, May 26, and was was jailed for 24 weeks after pleading guilty to theft and breaching his CBO. READ MORE: New dog exercise field planned for former horse paddock READ MORE: Police say nine-year-old was among those injured in Liverpool FC parade crash As well as being ordered to pay compensation, the order was updated to include multiple additional businesses. Shoplifting offences in Mansfield have fallen by more than 30 per cent over the last year, police said. Prolific offenders have been identified and targeted with restrictive court orders banning them from certain areas of the town and / or from doing certain things such as carrying large bags. Currently, nine such orders are in place and officers will be working to secure more. Sergeant Catherine Darby, of the Mansfield town centre policing team, said: "Shoplifting offences are damaging not only for local businesses, but also for the town as a whole. That's why we are working so hard to target known offenders and to make their lives as difficult as possible. "People like Evans should know that – for as long they keep committing offences – we will remain on their case and will leave no stone unturned in order to bring them to justice."
Metro
20-05-2025
- Metro
Why one man has been banned from every Greggs in the country
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A man has been banned from stepping foot into every Greggs in England and Wales after being caught stealing. Patrick Verry, 33, was seen stuffing cold drinks bottles into a plastic bag – but this was just one of six offence in the Wood Green High Road branch in north London. Footage from a police camera shows officers catching him in the act and tackling him to the ground outside the store as he attempted to escape. The incident happened on March 15 and comes just days before Greggs announced plans to move refrigerated sandwiches and drinks behind the counter in an effort to tackle such crime. The chain is trialling the measure in Whitechapel, Peckham and Ilford – all locations it claims are 'exposed to higher levels of anti-social behaviour'. Verry, who pleaded guilty to six counts of theft from the same store, is not the only man to have just been barred from a major high street retailer. One shoplifter will no longer step foot inside a Sainsbury's, Boots and Co-op in England and Wales after stealing more than £2,500 worth of goods. Winston Wright, 44, pleaded guilty to eight counts of shoplifting and one count of commercial burglary at the beginning of May. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video He was slapped with a Criminal Behaviour Order which bans him from entering any Sainsbury's, Boots and Co-op in England and Wales for three years. Wright was also jailed for three months, fined £200 and forbidden from entering the Greenwich for three years. The Met Police's retail crime chief Rav Pathania said these measures were one part of a broader crackdown. He added: 'The Met is focused on tackling the most prolific shoplifters like Wright and Verry. They cause fear to retail workers and their offending has a negative impact on communities. 'We continue to work with local business owners to investigate reports of shoplifting, understand concerns and use different tactics to crackdown, including targeted operations and regular patrols.' Greggs is one of the high street chains worst affected by shoplifting. More Trending The bakery store appeared in a top five list of retailers hit by shoplifting and theft in the West Midlands, alongside ALDI, Tesco, ASDA and One Stop. Things had become so out of hand in one London store they were even chained their drinks cabinet shut with a padlock. The scourge of shoplifters also led to the company's flagship store in Leicester Square hiring a security guard last year. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Man stabbed in neck by stranger 'for no reason' at Spanish airport MORE: Man, 92, wanted to 'murder care home staff' before being 'tasered by police' MORE: Vile internet search history on phone of teenager who killed two kittens
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man banned from touching cars that do not belong to him
A man has been banned from touching or entering cars that do not belong to him after stealing from several vehicles. Tommy Goodman was also jailed for 98 weeks by King's Lynn Crown Court when he appeared on May 16. The 25-year-old, of no fixed address in King's Lynn, had pleaded guilty to all the offences at an earlier hearing. He was sentenced to 26 weeks in prison for stealing from five cars and attempting to steal from four further cars. A satnav, money and tools were among some of the items stolen. He was jailed for another 48 weeks for stealing from four further cars, two counts of fraud and two counts of attempted fraud. During the sentencing, six more thefts from cars were taken into consideration. Goodman also received a 16-week jail sentence for dangerous driving after he drove a car down a one-way street in King's Lynn town centre on January 7. He was caught while under the influence of drugs and without a licence or insurance and has been disqualified from driving for 12 months. A further eight-week sentence was handed after he attacked a police officer inside the King's Lynn Police Station. Goodman must also follow the conditions of his Criminal Behaviour Order for three years. It states he must not touch or enter any vehicle unless he is the registered keeper of the vehicle or insured to drive it. READ MORE: Man's 'dangerousness' to be assessed after admitting Norfolk claw hammer attack This does not apply to a vehicle used for public transport. Any breaches of this CBO are criminal offences. Insp Ben Jarvis, West Norfolk Neighbourhood Policing Inspector, said: 'Goodman is a repeat offender whose actions have caused significant distress throughout the community. "His crimes have not only undermined the public's sense of safety but also included the theft of items belonging to children from vehicles."
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man banned from Asda, Aldi and Co-Op stores jailed for stealing cheese
A prolific shoplifter who was banned from every Asda, Aldi and Co-Op just outside Merseyside was caught stealing cheese before being jailed. Adam Larkin was handed a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) in November 2023, banning him from all Asda, Aldi and Co-Op stores in Lancashire. However, the 37-year-old breached the order handed to him when he committed a theft from Asda Express on Moor Road in Chorley. Officers were called to reports of a theft of large amounts of cooked meats and a block of cheese worth around £80 on May 6. READ MORE: Grandad went back to his old ways to 'protect his family' after shooting READ MORE: Warning issued after man bitten on beach Larkin, of Lyons Lane, Chorley, was arrested shortly after and charged with theft from a shop and breach of a CBO. He appeared before Preston Magistrates Court on May 8 where he pleaded guilty to the offence. Larkin was sentenced to a total of eight months in prison. Sgt Paul Harrison from Chorley's Neighbourhood Policing team said: "Shoplifting has a significant impact on local businesses and the communities they serve. It is not a victimless crime. "Through Operation Vulture, we will continue to work alongside our partners to ensure that shoplifters are brought before the courts and held accountable for their actions." A force spokesperson added: "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." For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Join the Liverpool ECHO Breaking News and Top Stories WhatsApp community to receive the latest news straight to your phone by clicking here. Don't miss the biggest and breaking stories by signing up to the Echo Daily newsletter here Try the Liverpool Echo Premium app and get the first month free
Wales Online
16-05-2025
- Wales Online
She smashed the glass door of an Anglesey law firm when nobody answered
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A drunk woman tried to confront solicitors at their Anglesey office then smashed their glass door when nobody answered. Paula Clutton caused the damage at the premises in Benllech, breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order in the process. Today a judge at Caernarfon Crown Court said she had a long criminal record and he had to send her to prison immediately. He gave the defendant, 42, of Cybi Close, Holyhead, a 12-month jail term for breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order. Prosecutor Elen Owen said on April 17 a witness saw Clutton standing outside the office of Parry, Davies, Clwyd-Jones and Lloyd in Benllech. You can sign up for all the latest court stories here He heard her shout: "I know you are in there. Come outside." There was a "loud, crashing noise" and he saw Clutton kicking and punching the office door. The court heard the man felt her behaviour was so bad that if she approached him he would have locked himself in his car, said Ms Owen. Four panes of glass in the door were damaged at a cost of £760. Clutton also went to a shop and took four bottles of perfume worth a total of £83.97. Police were called and Clutton was arrested. She was heavily intoxicated. She was taken to Caernarfon Police Station and answered no comment to questions. Defence counsel Sarah Yates said: "She is somebody who has struggled with alcohol abuse and addiction for many years." She had complied with a previous alcohol abstinence monitoring requirement and "got her head together". But once it was over she returned to her "chaotic lifestyle". But she is "tired" of this lifestyle and wants to change, said Ms Yates. She wants to open up to cognitive behaviour therapy for post traumatic stress disorder and depression, she added. The court heard Clutton had been made subject to a Criminal Behaviour Order in January 2023 for three years so breached it with her behaviour in Benllech. The judge His Honour Rhys Rowlands told her she had "completely ignored the CBO in a fairly serious way". Going through the "revolving door" of prison and being released repeatedly was no use to her nor society, he added. "It's only you that can break the cycle." But there is currently no prospect of rehabilitation, he said. He jailed her for 12 months for breaching the CBO and gave her a one-month term of imprisonment, concurrently, for theft. There was no separate penalty for causing criminal damage to the door as her overall guilt was reflected in the main sentence. Find crime figures for your area
