Northwich shoplifter jailed for threats and theft

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 10 Nov, 14:32 · Archive

Daryl Cobain, 50, from Northwich has been jailed for 66 weeks after admitting 15 theft offences and threatening retail staff and police officers. He appeared at Crewe Magistrates' Court on 3 November, where he admitted targeting shops in Northwich, Knutsford and Chester. He was also convicted of public order offences relating to threats made to store staff and officers.

The sentence comprised 42 weeks for the current offences and 24 weeks for an activated suspended sentence. Cobain was ordered to pay £950 compensation to his victims. Magistrates imposed a three-year criminal behaviour order banning him from entering Boots, Tesco, Tesco Express, Booths, B&M, Waitrose and Hotel Chocolat shops in Cheshire, and from harassing anyone or touching unattended vehicles.

Prosecutors presented evidence of anti-social behaviour over the past twelve months, including motor vehicle interference, theft from vehicles and fraud using stolen bank cards. He had also previously threatened and abused Cheshire West and Chester Council's community safety wardens. Inspector Paul Heatley of Northwich Local Policing Unit said the sentence and order sent 'a clear message to offenders who continue to commit crime in Northwich'.

How it is being reported

• Cheshire Tesco, B&M and Hotel Chocolat ban for shoplifter DarylHe's targeted stores across the countyCheshire Live · 10 Nov, 14:45
• Prolific thief banned from every Tesco, B&M, Waitrose and Hotel Chocolat in CheshireA PROLIFIC shoplifter from Northwich who threatened retail staff and police officers in the course of his thieving has been jailed.Warrington Guardian · 10 Nov, 14:08
• Prolific thief who threatened and harassed shop workers and police now behind barsA PROLIFIC shoplifter from Northwich who threatened retail staff and police officers in the course of his thieving has been jailed.Northwich Guardian · 10 Nov, 13:34

In this story: Daryl Cobain · Northwich · Crewe Magistrates' Court · Inspector Paul Heatley · Cheshire West and Chester Council

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