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A prolific shoplifter has been jailed and banned from every Tesco in County Durham after stealing from several shops.
William White, 19, of Little Burn Way, Pelton Fell, pleaded guilty to several counts of shoplifting when he appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court last week. He was jailed for 44 weeks.
He was issued with a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order, which means the 19-year-old cannot enter any Tesco in County Durham, the Co-op in Leadgate, the Spar in Southmoor, and the Premier Store in Consett.
He must also not remain on any retail premises when asked to leave by a member of staff.
Following sentencing, Consett Neighbourhood Inspector Andy Liddell, said: “White has been persistent and prolific with his offending across several shops in our communities.
“This type of criminal behaviour will not be tolerated. Shoplifting can have a serious impact on retailers, and we will continue to pursue shoplifters who bring harm to our communities with their offending.”