Prolific shoplifter banned from every Tesco in Wirral | News UK

A shoplifter has been banned from every Tesco within 60 miles after inflicting ‘misery’ on shop owners.

Amy McCarthy, 32, has been handed a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order after she admitted two counts of theft from the supermarket chain at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court.

It bans her from even setting foot in Birkenhead Town Centre and bars her from entering any Tesco store in Wirral.

McCarthy, who also has previous for interfering with cars, is also prohibited from touching, entering or attempting to get into any vehicle without the owner’s permission.

Wirral Neighbourhood Inspector Nicola Hughes said: ‘Theft from business is not a victimless crime as it has a huge impact on the community in many ways such as the cost being passed on to the consumer.

‘This Order demonstrates that we will not accept this kind of behaviour as the norm, and this ban prohibits McCarthy from entering Birkenhead Town Centre and all Tesco stores in Wirral which prevents her causing further misery to businesses.

‘Criminal Behaviour Orders are an effective mechanism in tackling theft, and should she breach this order then she will be arrested and could be imprisoned.’

McCarthy, of Tranmere, was made subject of the order after repeatedly targeting the Tesco on Upton Road, stuffing her bag with cheese and fresh poultry items.

Under the conditions, she is also barred from entering Vue Cinema in Birkenhead and is bound to leave a shop or business premises when asked to leave by staff.

Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk.

For more stories like this, check our news page.

MORE: Man stabbed in the stomach inside McDonald’s with four teens arrested

MORE: Man, 25, fighting for life and three others wounded in London drive-by shooting

MORE: Disturbing new evidence suggests British woman’s husband was wrongfully executed