A 40-year-old shoplifter, banned from entering every Co-op store in Kent, has been jailed after repeatedly targeting a branch in Dartford.
Jamie Hopkins, who was subject to a three-year court order issued in February 2023, had been prohibited from entering multiple retail outlets in Dartford without permission from store staff. The order also banned him from entering any Co-op in Kent unless specifically approved by the store manager.
Inspector Lee Cheesman from Kent Police said: “The CBO to which Hopkins is subject is in place to protect local businesses and the community. Now that Hopkins is behind bars, I hope it serves to remind would-be thieves that we take shoplifting very seriously and will always strive to bring them before the courts to face justice.”
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The case highlights the continued efforts by local authorities to clamp down on shoplifting and protect businesses from repeat offenders.
