Shoplifter Banned from Every Co-op in England and Wales!
George Nicholson is officially persona non grata at all Co-op food stores after a theft conviction at Bromley Magistrates’ Court. Thanks to a sharp operation by Bromley Town Safer Neighbourhoods Team, Nicholson was arrested and slapped with a serious Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) on February 13.
Criminal Behaviour Order: No Co-op for Three Years
The three-year CBO bans Nicholson from:
- Entering ANY Co-op food store across England and Wales.
- Accessing Penge High Street between two Tesco stores – at 74 and 204-212 High Street – plus the Blenheim Centre at 140 High Street, Penge.
- Setting foot in any commercial premises that have banned him, either verbally or in writing.
On top of the ban, Nicholson got a 12-month conditional discharge, a £26 victim surcharge, and £80 in court costs.
Police Praise Tough Action on Shop Theft
A spokesperson for Bromley Metropolitan Police Service hailed the collaboration between the Crystal Palace, Penge & Cator, Hayes & Coney Hall, and Bromley Town Safer Neighbourhoods teams:
“This conviction and Criminal Behaviour Order highlight the importance of proactive policing in tackling theft and protecting local businesses. We are committed to ensuring that offenders who repeatedly target stores face the necessary legal consequences.”
Shopkeepers Applaud Retail Crime Crackdown
The ruling is a win for local businesses fed up with retail crime. One Co-op branch manager told us:
“We welcome the CBO and hope it sends a strong message to others that shoplifting will not be tolerated.”
See something suspicious or spot Nicholson breaching the ban? Call the Metropolitan Police on 101 or report anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. Let’s keep our high streets safe!
