Serial Telford shoplifter banned from shops across the country
A serial shoplifter has been banned from all shops in Bridgnorth, and all Tesco, Spar and Co-Op shops in England and Wales, for two years under a criminal behaviour order.
But Darren Hodgson, who appeared by video link at Telford Magistrates' Court, told the bench: "You might as well take Wales off as I don't go there."
The 32-year-old, of Warrensway Telford, had pleaded guilty on November 19 to eight counts of shoplifting in Bridgnorth and refusing to provide a sample for a drugs test.
Mrs Kate Price, prosecuting, said a criminal behaviour order including three conditions had been agreed by Hodgson.
The conditions were to not to enter any retail premises in Bridgnorth and not to enter any Tesco, Spar or Co-Op shop in England and Wales.
The third condition was to not be in possession of alcohol in a public place without a receipt for its purchase, unless drinking in a pub.
