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Prolific Consett shoplifter banned from town’s Aldi, B&M and Tesco
Rory Copeland appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (February 11), where he was issued with a criminal behaviour order (CBO).
The two-year order means the 22-year-old, of no fixed abode, cannot enter B&M, Aldi, Morrisons or Tesco in Consett.
He also must not remain on any retail premises when asked to leave by a member of staff.
In December last year, Copeland was jailed for 28 weeks after admitting 22 counts of shoplifting in Consett.
Consett Neighbourhood Inspector Andy Liddell said: “Retailers have been blighted by Copeland’s behaviour for some time now, so I hope this result demonstrates that we are working to address shoplifting and prevent further offending from these individuals.
“We will never stop targeting shoplifters who bring harm to our communities with their offending.
“I hope this serves as a reminder to criminals to think twice before committing crime in our town – you will not get away with it.”