Prolific shoplifter jailed for 2 1/2 years and banned from all but five Newark town centre retail premises
A prolific shoplifter who persistently targeted retailers in Newark has been jailed for 2 1/2 years and banned from entering all but five retail premises in the town centre.
Jay Parkinson, 30, of London Road, Newark, was barred from entering any retail premises in Newark town centre except for Evans Pharmacy, Asda Petrol Station, Iceland, Aldi and the Post Office on Paxton Court.
Parkinson was jailed at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday for 37 shop thefts after entering guilty pleas at a magistrates' court hearing.
She was made subject of a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) secured by Newark and Sherwood District Council and Nottinghamshire Police, banning her from any Newark premises other than the five to allow her to purchase food and essential provisions.
District council leader David Lloyd said: “It will give store staff some relief from her continual disruptive presence and offending.
"Hopefully the restrictive conditions of the CBO will send a strong message to others who may seek to commit similar offences.
“I hope this outcome shows we will take concerns seriously and act, where the law allows.
"We’re determined to do all we can, supporting and working with partners and the community, to deal with those issues that cause such a detriment on people’s lives and livelihoods.”
Inspector Heather Sutton, district commander for Newark and Sherwood Police, said: “The sentencing and securing of a five-year order is a great outcome for the retailers and shop staff who have had to endure Parkinson’s persistent shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
"Criminal Behaviour Orders continue to be an extremely effective tool in tackling persistent offenders who have a negative impact on our communities.
"We will continue to work alongside the council utilising powers to protect and support local businesses against theft and anti-social behaviour.
"We work alongside our community leaders, businesses and residents, as well as support services, to ensure that those who continue to offend are offered the necessary support.
"However, to apply for such an order is the result of a long pattern of behaviour adversely affecting those who live and work in the town."
The council is also urging retailers to join the Newark Shopwatch scheme, which enables them to communicate with each other via radio throughout the working day, sharing information of shoplifters and sightings of suspicious individuals.
The Shopwatch radios are directly linked to the town centre CCTV control room, police and the district council’s community protection officers.
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