'Prolific' shoplifter banned from all shops in Malvern for three years
Police say he's shown a pattern of aggression and abuse towards shop staff.
Last updated 9th Jan 2024
A prolific shoplifter from Malvern has been given a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) which bars him from all shops in the town.
Mark Spragg, 41, of Madresfield, Malvern, is also banned from entering any retail premises with Natalie Cull, 29, who was handed a suspended sentence for shoplifting in November.
Spragg’s order was granted on Thursday 4 January at Worcester Magistrates Court and has the following conditions applied to it: -
Mark Spragg must not: -
- Enter any retail premises in Malvern, Worcestershire
- Enter Sainsburys on Windermere Drive, Worcester
- Enter Asda on Silver Street, Worcester
- Be in any retail premises in company with a named individual
Safer Neighbourhood Inspector for Malvern Hills and Wychavon Dave Wise said: “This order, spanning three years, imposes strict conditions aimed at curbing Spragg’s prolific shoplifting activities, particularly in Malvern.
“The specified prohibitions, including restrictions on entering specific retail premises and associating with a named individual, are crucial steps to protect the local businesses that have suffered the consequences of their recurrent offences.
“The need for a Criminal Behaviour Order is evident as Spragg has demonstrated a pattern of aggression and abuse when confronted by store staff, leaving us with little choice but to take robust action.
“It is our duty to break this continuous cycle of criminal behaviour and instil confidence in the local community and businesses.”