‘If he is found guilty of breaching the order, he could be liable to a fine, imprisonment, or both’
A shoplifter has received a two-year ban on entering three shops in Hull after being convicted for seven counts of shop theft. Andrew Holt, 48, must also leave any other shop if he is asked to by an employee.
Holt, of no fixed abode, has convictions for 57 previous offences. He appeared at Hull Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday) and was sentenced to four weeks in prison as well as the two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
The conditions of the CBO are that he must leave any retail premises immediately when asked to do so by any member of staff. He also cannot enter the Lush store, in Jameson Street, Asda, in Savoy Road, and Tesco at St Stephen’s Shopping Centre off Ferensway.
Humberside Police said Holt was convicted following work by officers from its Patrol team and Community safety unit. He was found guilty of seven counts of shop theft following incidents in Hull between Monday, October 27 and Thursday, November 20.
PC Emma Campbell said: “If he is found guilty of breaching the order, he could be liable to a fine, imprisonment, or both. If you see him do anything that is against the order, please get in touch.
“This CBO is another great example of the action we are taking to tackle crime in our force area, and I hope it serves as a warning to anyone else that is considering committing offences that we will not tolerate it.
“If you have any concerns about crime in your area, please report via our non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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