Man jailed and banned from entering Liverpool stores

A man from Anfield has been jailed and issued a banning order for multiple shoplifting offences in Liverpool city centre.

Carlos Navarro, 40 years, of Ellel Grove, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and issued a four-year banning order at Liverpool Crown Court yesterday, Tuesday 14 May.

Navarro pleaded guilty to four counts of theft from different shops which took place between January and March this year.

The court heard that he would fill carrier bags full of stock and leave the store without paying. On one occasion he entered Waterstones and filled carrier bag with a £100 worth of board games and then left.

In another incident he went into Worlds Apart and filled carrier bags full of stock which included a Power Ranger figure and two wrestling figures worth £65. He was confronted by staff who managed to recover some stock.

Under a Criminal Behaviour Order, Navarro is now banned from entering all Sainsbury’s, Tesco and B&M stores in Liverpool until 14 May 2028.

Inspector Jack Woodward the force lead for Retail Crime said: “Navarro would brazenly fill large carrier bags with stock and walk out of the shop without paying for the. He was identified on a number of occasions of stealing large quantities of items from different stores in the city centre.

“Theft from shops is not a victimless crime and has a huge impact on not only the business but the community as well in many ways, especially small shops trying to make an honest living.

“We hope this serves as a clear warning to others, that the force will robustly take steps to address prolific offenders, working with businesses and partners.”

Anyone with information on suspected theft or anti-social behaviour can to speak to local officers, report to us online, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.