Persistent shoplifter banned from multiple stores for three years

A persistent shoplifter who targeted stores in Leominster, Malvern and Hereford has been given a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) at court.

Danielle McGee, 35, of Garth Meadow, Knighton, Powys, was convicted at Hereford Magistrates Court on Friday (6 November) of four counts of theft from shop.

McGee (pictured) was fined ordered to pay compensation totalling £ 1,591.79, to pay a victim surcharge of £288 and fined £50.

She was also made subject to the CBO for three years which means she is prohibited from entering the following stores for that period: -

• Co-op, Dishley Street, Leominster.
• B&Q, Mill Street, Leominster.
• Leominster Pharmacy, West Street, Leominster.
• Chave and Jackson, Broad Street, Hereford.
• M&S, Roman Way, Malvern Retail Park.

Police Sergeant Nicola McColl of Leominster Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “We are pleased to secure this CBO against McGee, which prohibits her from entering five stores in Leominster and helps protect local businesses from further theft offences.

“Shoplifting is far from a victimless crime. It can have a significant financial impact on businesses, causes distress to staff, and affects the wider community.

“We will continue to work with retailers and partner agencies to tackle repeat offending and keep our town centre a safe place to work, shop and visit.

“Anyone who sees McGee breaching the terms of her CBO should report it to us via 101 or online via our website.”