A Coventry shoplifter faces prison time and a ban from the city’s Jubilee Crescent area
Coventry: So, there’s this guy, Jason Howard, who’s been causing quite a stir in Radford. He’s a notorious shoplifter and has just been banned from part of the city.
He’s 39 and has been on a bit of a crime spree, hitting up stores around Jubilee Crescent. He admitted to nine shop thefts at the Coventry Magistrates Court recently.
Now, here’s the kicker: he’s been sentenced to three months in prison. But once he’s out, he won’t be allowed back in the Jubilee Crescent area because of a Criminal Behaviour Order.
The local police were the ones who got this ban sorted out. They made it clear that if he breaks the order, he’ll be back behind bars.
Plus, he’s got to check in with support services after he’s released. The police are really keen on tackling shoplifting, as it’s a real headache for local businesses and the community.
They’ve got more power now to deal with folks who don’t follow these orders, which is a good move for everyone involved.
