'Prolific' shoplifter jailed and handed Criminal Behavioural Order
33-year-old Daniel Westcott pleaded guilty to six counts of shoplifting
A shoplifter described by Avon and Somerset Police as 'prolific' has been handed an 18-week prison sentence and given a 13 month Criminal Behavioural Order.
33-year-old Daniel Westcott from Kershaw Close was arrested earlier this month (April 22) and charged with six counts of shoplifting.
He pleaded guilty to the offences when he appeared at Taunton Magistrates’ court the day after.
The CBO requires Westcott:
- Leaves any business premises when asked
- Doesn’t enter any premises where he has a written banning notice
- Doesn’t enter or loiter outside any Tesco store in Taunton; any Asda store in Taunton or Wellington; or any Co-op store in Taunton or Wellington
- If the order is breached, he could face up to five years’ imprisonment
If the order is breached, he could face up to five years’ imprisonment
PCSO Supervisor Sam Bushen, of the Taunton Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Westcott is a prolific offender who’s caused significant issues for businesses across the town.
“We will not tolerate this behaviour, which blights our communities, and will use all the tools we have at our disposal to target those responsible.”