Cheshire Police has secured a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) against a prolific shoplifter from Crewe, banning him from multiple retailers across the town.

Christopher Davies, 39, of no fixed address but of Crewe, was handed the Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) on 9 January, after officers from Crewe Beat Management successfully secured the order at Chester Magistrates' Court.

Over recent months, officers have been working closely with businesses in the area to help identify offenders and ensure they are held accountable for their actions.

Christopher Davies' CBO exclusion zone for Grand Junction Retail Park (Cheshire Police).

The application for a CBO came after officers complied evidence relating to a number of shoplifting incidents committed by Davies across the Crewe area.

In order to curb any future reoffending, and under the terms of the CBO, Davies has been banned from entering the exclusion zone of the Grand Junction Retail Park (as seen on the attached map) along with every Co-op store across Crewe for a period of three years.

If Davies breaches his CBO, he could face a prison sentence or a hefty fine.

Inspector Dan Welch, of Crewe Local Policing Unit, said: "Christopher Davies is a prolific shoplifter that has stolen from local businesses across the town for a long time.

"Hopefully the issuing of this CBO, banning him from the Grand Junction Retail Park and every branch of the Cooperative in Crewe, will deter such actions in the future.

"I also hope that the order given to Davies today can provide some reassurance to residents and businesses that we are doing all we can to deter criminality and anti-social behaviour within Crewe.

If Christopher Davies breaches his CBO, he could face a prison sentence or a hefty fine (Cheshire Police).

"Criminal Behaviour Orders are preventative orders with strict restrictions imposed to stop persistent offenders committing further crimes and the breaching of them comes with considerable repercussions.

"I would continue to urge residents to report any suspicious activity or retail crime, so together, we can make life difficult for criminals like Davies and make Cheshire a hostile for those intent on committing crime."

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