A man has been sentenced to prison and handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) following a series of thefts from businesses in Carlisle.
Ben Wiggins, 36, of Montreal Street, Carlisle, was sentenced to seven months imprisonment at Carlisle Magistrates' Court yesterday (11 November).
Carlisle Neighbourhood Policing Team also secured a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order against Wiggins, which will come into effect upon his release from prison.
The conditions of the order prohibit Wiggins from:
- Entering any Co-op store within the City of Carlisle.
- Entering any Esso store within the City of Carlisle.
- Entering any shop that is a member of the Carlisle Shopwatch scheme.
The Criminal Behaviour Order has been put in place to protect local businesses and help prevent further offending.
Anyone who sees Wiggins breaching the conditions of the order should report it to Cumbria Police. A breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order is a criminal offence and can result in further arrest and prosecution.
This action forms part of Safer Business Action Week, a national campaign highlighting the work being carried out to support local businesses, tackle retail crime and anti-social behaviour, and protect retailers from repeat offenders.