Shoplifter banned from Kidderminster shops for two years

A Kidderminster shoplifter has been banned from entering several stores in the town for two years following a court appearance.

Tommy Raymond, 37, from Kidderminster, was handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) for two years at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on Friday (6 February).

The CBO means Raymond is prohibited from entering the following: -

• Any of the premises on Weavers Wharf Shopping Park or be on the grounds/car park
• Matalan, Park Butts Ringway, Kidderminster
• Tesco Express, Stourbridge Road, Kidderminster

PC Richard Clayton of Kidderminster town centre team said: “Raymond is a well-known shoplifter around the town centre whose actions have impacted retailers and members of the public.

“We hope this CBO will serve to protect the stores he has prolifically targeted and help reassure businesses that we continue to take retail crime seriously.

“Raymond’s behaviour towards staff and members of the public will not be tolerated and we will seek to continue for bring offenders to justice.”

Anyone who sees Raymond breaching the terms of his CBO should call 101 or report it online at https://www.westmercia.police.uk/ro/report/ .

Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.