Dedicated Work By Police Sees Another Prolific Shoplifter Issued A Criminal Behaviour Order And Jailed.

Jerome Constance, 43 was arrested and charged with numerous shoplifting offences committed in Dagenham in 2024. Constance is a prolific offender in the area with a long history of theft related offences. Officers worked with partners and the community to identify him as a key offender in the area.

On 7, February this year, Constance was issued the CBO at Barkingside Magistrates Court, which will remain in place for a year. He was also sentenced to four weeks imprisonment and fined £85.

 PC Jones from the Barking Riverside team said:

“ Local officers are taking a proactive approach to targeting offenders and working with partner agencies to secure support.

Tackling shoplifting and anti-social behaviour remain top priorities, as we know it can have a serious  impact to our community and local businesses.

I hope we can continue to create a safer community, together.”

 CBO Conditions

The defendant must not:

1. Attend Merrielands Retail Park including Asda and the car parks of the shops as shown in excluded zone map  (Merrielands) other than in a moving mode of transport provided by TFL or private hire vehicle or for pre-arranged medical/legal/CGL appointment.

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