Connie Parsons, 32, was branded a ‘blight’ on the community and could be jailed if she breaks a court order
Shoplifter Connie Parsons has been banned from entering Solihull (Image: West Midlands Police )
A ‘prolific’ shoplifter has been banned from entering Solihull for five years after being slapped with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
Connie Parsons, who has a striking ‘Kev’ tattoo above one of her eyebrows, is banned from entering the whole of the Solihull area.
It comes after the 32-year-old stole from shops and businesses across the town.
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Parsons could be jailed if she breaks the CBO which came into effect on Monday, October 6.
Sgt Kev Vince, of Shirley Neighbourhood Team, said: “My team worked hard to get the CBO imposed as we know her behaviour has been a blight on the community due to her persistent offending and anti-social behaviour.
“I hope this shows the community that we’re taking a strong stance on anyone found to be causing a nuisance in our area.
“We remain committed to targeting repeat offenders and protecting those affected.
“The CBO reinforces that we will do everything we can to protect retail workers and improve confidence in our local high streets and town centres.”
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We know the disruption and harm caused by persistent shop thefts to businesses in the Solihull borough.
“In the last few months, a number of prolific offenders have been jailed for these offences, as well as breaching CBOs designed to curb their offending. CBOs allow our officers to impose conditions on the whereabouts of known offenders.
“This can include banning them from certain areas where they are known to commit crime and anti-social behaviour. If found in breach of their CBO, they can be arrested and brought before the courts.”