A shoplifter has been banned from Co-ops in her home town for two years.Alison Edwards, 53, of Parsons Lane, Littleport, was handed the Criminal Behaviour Order at Huntingdon Magistrates’ Court last Thursday (16 July), along with a 20-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months.Alison Edwards, 53, of Parsons Lane, Littleport, was handed a Criminal Behaviour Order on 16 July barring her from Littleport Co-ops, along with a 20-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 monthsShe pleaded guilty to 10 counts of theft after stealing items including alcohol and food from Waitrose in Ely and the Co-op, in Main Street, Littleport, on 10 occasions between 1 June and 9 July.PC Alex Thake, from the spree offender team, said: “Shoplifting has a significant impact on businesses, staff and the wider community, and we will continue to take action against those who repeatedly commit these offences.“This order has been put in place to prevent further offending and protect local retailers who have been affected by Edwards’ behaviour.“We recognise that there can often be underlying issues which contribute to offending, and while that does not excuse criminal activity, we hope Edwards engages with the support available to her to help address those issues and prevent further offences in the future.”
Shoplifter who struck 10 times is banned from Co-ops in her home town
