Prolific Swindon shoplifter given Criminal Behaviour Order

A man has been banned from every Co-Op store in Swindon after he was charged with multiple shoplifting incidents.

Jake Morrish, 31, of no fixed address, Swindon, appeared at Swindon Magistrates Court on July 9 and pleaded guilty to 14 counts of theft from shops, two thefts of bikes and failing to appear in court.

He was sentenced to six months and two weeks imprisonment and ordered to pay compensation to the two victims whose bikes were stolen.

As well as this, he was also given a Criminal Behaviour Order which will be in place for two years and bans Morrish from going into any Co-Op store in the borough of Swindon.

PC Andrew Deller said: “Thanks to an investigation by officers on Op Stabilise –  which tackles prolific retail crime – Morrish has been given a custodial sentence and is now subject to a CBO. I hope this sends a strong message to our retailers that this type of prolific offending is taken seriously by the force, and by our courts.

"Retail crime is not a victimless offence. Shop workers have the right to feel safe in their workplace, and we will continue to work closely with retailers to identify prolific offenders and take robust action against those who persistently commit these crimes.”