Prolific shoplifter banned from eight Brighouse shops for five years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 16:15 · Archive

A prolific shoplifter has been banned from eight shops in Brighouse for five years under a Criminal Behaviour Order.

Damien Beal has been made subject to a Criminal Behaviour Order lasting five years following his recent sentencing by the courts. The order, obtained by West Yorkshire Police's Neighbourhood Policing Team, bans him from entering eight retail premises in Brighouse town centre.

The banned locations include all Co-op stores in the Brighouse area, all Sainsbury's and Sainsbury's Local stores in the area, Tesco on Huddersfield Road, Aldi on Halifax Road, W Boyes Ltd on King Street, Specsavers on Commercial Street, Boots on Commercial Street, and Castle Stores on Castle Avenue. The restrictions extend to the car parks of the relevant stores.

West Yorkshire Police said the order has been put in place to help protect local businesses, staff and customers from the impact of persistent retail crime. Neighbourhood Policing Team officers will work closely with local businesses and retail staff to monitor compliance with the conditions of the order. The force appealed to members of the public to report any suspected breaches.

How it is being reported

• 'Prolific shoplifter' banned from eight Calderdale shops including three supermarketsA man has been banned from a string of shops in Brighouse town centre.Halifax Courier · 2 Nov, 15:43
• Brighouse town centre protection as prolific thief banned from 8 shopsPolice appeal to public after court takes action against thiefHuddersfield Examiner · 2 Nov, 11:24

In this story: Damien Beal · Brighouse · West Yorkshire Police

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