Woman banned from entering Asda, Aldi, Co-Op and Spar stores across Lancashire

A woman from Chorley has been banned from entering a number of supermarkets and stores in Lancashire.

Angela Prescott, 45, of Southport Terrace, Chorley, has been given a criminal behaviour order (CBO) as a result of prolific shoplifting for which she is currently serving a 16-week prison sentence after being convicted in August.

Prescott was given the CBO at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court earlier this month that sees her prohibited from entering Asda, Aldi, Co-Op or Spar in Lancashire, including car parks.

PC Fitzsimmons from Chorley’s Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “I hope that this result gives the community and businesses of Chorley, and the rest of Lancashire, some reassurance. We will not tolerate shoplifting and other criminal activity.”

Operation Vulture is Lancashire Constabulary’s response to shoplifting across the county, backed by Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw.

Clive Grunshaw, Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner, said: “As Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, I will continue to work alongside the Chief Constable to establish a more proactive approach to shoplifting, with better protection for shop workers and improved relationships between retailers and the police.

“The public need to know that in the event of a crime such as shoplifting, the police will come, and the crime will be punished accordingly. I will continue to scrutinise the Constabulary to deliver better outcomes on retail crime. “

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