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Repeat Shoplifter Jailed as Court Imposes Wig Ban and Nationwide Store Exclusions

Police say the two-year CBO imposes tailored restrictions to deter further shoplifting.

Overview

  • Rachael Cole, 44, received a 36-week sentence, which includes an activated suspended sentence order, after admitting four thefts at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on December 5.
  • The offences spanned November 10 to December 1 in Hook and Liphook, with goods valued at £964 taken.
  • A two-year Criminal Behaviour Order bans her from wearing wigs or face coverings when entering shops.
  • She is barred from all Sainsbury’s and Tesco stores across the UK and the B&M store in Bordon.
  • The order also requires use of a basket or trolley, proof of means to pay or receipts on request, and immediate compliance with requests to leave shops in Hampshire and Surrey, with police warning breaching the order will lead to arrest.