Shoplifter barred from Sainsbury’s, Tesco and M&S in Harrogate
‘Shop theft has a huge impact on local businesses’
A woman linked to multiple shop thefts in Harrogate has been banned from entering three stores in the town for two years under a Criminal Behaviour Order.
Charlotte Ena Hill, 43, was made subject to the order at Harrogate Magistrates’ Court.
It prohibits her from entering Sainsbury’s and Marks & Spencer on Cambridge Street, and Tesco Express on Cambridge Road.
She is also banned from entering any other premises where she has been served with a banning notice.
The order further prohibits Hill from remaining on retail premises after being asked to leave by staff or security, possessing an open vessel of alcohol in a public place, and loitering or congregating in a way likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.
Breaching any of the conditions is a criminal offence and could result in a prison sentence.
PC Brendon Frith, of Harrogate's Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Shop theft has a huge impact on local businesses - financial impact on the business itself, and causes stress and anxiety to staff who are simply trying to do their job.
“This court order gives us extra powers to help protect businesses in Harrogate - and makes it clear that this kind of behaviour in our local community will not be tolerated.”
Anyone who suspects Hill has breached the order is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12260122396.