A man from Ross-on-Wye with a history of shoplifting and theft has been handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), banning him from entering retail premises within the town.

Michael Negri, 64, of Old Market Close in Ross-on-Wye, was given the CBO at Hereford Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday 17 October).

Negri’s order was made for five years and prohibits him from entering any retail business in Ross-on-Wye, which is defined by a specified map, with the following exceptions:

Inspector Julie Watson from Herefordshire’s Problem Solving Team said: “The impact shoplifting and acquisitive crime has on our local business communities can be detrimental. 

“Today’s result shows we will always pursue criminals and be persistent in our approach to managing and preventing any future offending. 

“Anyone who sees Negri entering premises he shouldn’t be or committing an offence should report it to us at Report a crime | West Mercia Police.”