Overview
- John Lewis, 31, of no fixed abode, was convicted of five thefts at Worcester Magistrates Court and jailed for eight weeks with £641 compensation ordered.
- A three-year criminal behaviour order prohibits him from entering any retail premises in Leominster except Aldi on Dishley Street and Westfield Walk Pharmacy.
- The order also forbids him from refusing to leave a premises when directed by someone with authority.
- Offences cited in court included stealing wine from Tesco Express in Hereford, Lego and electronics from TG Jones/WH Smith, gift sets from Leominster Pharmacy, and a mobile phone from Phone Solutions.
- West Mercia Police described him as a well-known shoplifter and asked the public to report any breaches via 101, the force’s online portal, or Crimestoppers.