Man handed Criminal Behaviour Order after several thefts from stores in Liverpool

A man from Everton has been banned from entering several stores across Merseyside after he was handed a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order and a prison sentence.

Colin Poole, 45, of no fixed address appeared at Wirral Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday 13 May and the CBO will now be in place until May 2028. The order has been issued after Poole was arrested and charged on Tuesday 12 May with seven shop theft offences. He was also wanted on a recall to prison after he breached his release conditions on multiple occasions.

Poole was also sentenced to 12 weeks in prison for his offences.

The CBO prohibits him from entering any Sainsburys and any Home & Bargains across Merseyside.

Chief Inspector Hamish Rawcliffe said: "Our local policing officers have taken firm action against a man involved in multiple thefts between 26 April and 12 May  where he targeted several retailers in the South Liverpool area.

"Our local policing officers obtained and analysed CCTV footage from different stores and gathered evidence to secure a CBO which will make it more difficult for Poole to continue with his criminality following his release from jail.

“I want to assure local residents and businesses that our Liverpool policing team take Poole’s crimes very seriously and he has been brought to justice.

“These types of offences are not victimless crimes – they can have a devastating ripple effect that can lead to people losing their jobs, prices rising as businesses seek to make up for the lost revenue and more.

“Merseyside Police is committed to tackling such offences by working with businesses, the security industry and other partners to disrupt and deter offenders and bring them to justice when thefts do occur.”

To report a crime taking place contact the Merseyside Police social media desk @MerPolCC on X and Facebook. You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.