Man handed criminal behaviour order for shoplifting in West Sussex

A shoplifter has been handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) for his prolific offending in Crawley.

Adrian Walker was given a five-year CBO when he appeared before Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 22 April.

The order prevents him from:

• Remaining on any retail premises within the county of Sussex when asked to leave
• Entering any Co-op store in Sussex
• Entering any Morrisons Daily in West Sussex
• Entering any retail store in Dorsten Square, Crawley

The incidents took place between 30 August 2023 and 9 April in Crawley. A total of 19 of the thefts were from Co-op, Dorsten Square.

The total value of items he stole is £1463.23.

Walker admitted to 22 counts of shoplifting and one count of theft from a property when he appeared before Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 15 April.

Sergeant Andy Bryant, of the Tactical Enforcement Unit, said: “The order is necessary and proportionate to protect businesses in Sussex from significant financial loss, and to prevent Walker from committing further crimes.

“His behaviour shows that he thought he could keep offending, but this order will stop him from doing so.

“If he breaches his CBO, he will be put before courts and he will be behind bars.”

Walker, 50, of Meridian Close, Crawley was also ordered to visit drug rehabilitation for six months and to pay £312 in compensation.