Prolific Shoplifter sentenced after breaching Criminal Behaviour Order

A prolific shoplifter from Northwich who was banned from entering several shops across the town has been sentenced after breaching his Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) for a second time.

Luke Weedall, of Nicholas Avenue in Rudheath, appeared at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 21 April where he was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison, suspended for on 12 months.

The court heard how Weedall’s latest breach occurred at around 8.50pm on Monday 16 March, when he entered B&M on Leicester Street.

The 37-year-old was originally served with a three-year CBO at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Friday 12 September 2025 where he was banned from entering the following stores:

• Tesco, Manchester Road, Northwich
• Superdrug, Witton Street, Northwich
• Home Bargains, Witton Street, Northwich
• Farmfoods, Chester Way, Northwich
• B&M, Leicester Street, Northwich
• Sainsbury's, Venables Road, Northwich
• B&M, Manchester Road, Northwich

In addition, Weedall is not allowed to put items in any carrier bags or rucksack inside any retail stores in Cheshire, and to use store-provided baskets, in order to prevent him from concealing any stolen items.

He is also banned from entering any retail stores in Cheshire while wearing a face covering and banned from entering any building sites without permission from the site manager.

The CBO will remain in place until 12th September 2028.

Inspector Paul Heatley, of Northwich Local Policing Unit, said:

“The team hear at Northwich are committed to doing all we can to tackle shoplifting and business crime in the local area, and we will use all the tools available to us to help achieve our goal.

“I the case of Weedall, he is a prolific shoplifter and the CBO was put in place to allow for swift action to hold him responsible for his crimes.

“As demonstrated, we are committed to enforcing the order, and Weedall needs to learn that if he breaks the law, he will be held accountable.

“I hope this will provide reassurance to local businesses, demonstrating that we are committed to doing all we can to tackle shoplifting across Northwich.”

Anyone who encounters Weedall breaching the restrictions of his order upon his release from prison is urged to contact Cheshire Police via: 

cheshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/soh/seen-or-heard/ 

...or call 101, to report it.

Pictured - Luke Weedall of Nicholas Avenue in Rudheath.