Shoplifter jailed after breaching Criminal Behaviour Order

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for more than nine months after breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order .

Gary Bloor, 41, of Parkfield Road, Northwich, was sentenced to 42 weeks at Warrington Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 25 May, after pleading guilty to numerous offences.

Bloor was made subject to a CBO in July 2023, prohibiting him from entering any retail premises in the CW8 and CW9 areas of Northwich without notifying staff of his presence and seeking their permission to shop at the premises.

He was also banned from entering while wearing a head or face covering and must not remain inside a retail premises in those areas after being asked to leave.

Despite this order, Bloor entered Sainsbury’s in Venables Road, Northwich, at 9pm on Saturday 30 April where he stole razor packs to the value of £288.

On two occasions, he stole a hoover from the store, each worth £350 - at 8.20pm on Wednesday 15 May and just before 9pm on Thursday 16 May.

On Monday 20 May, Bloor attempted to steal another hoover, however staff approached him before he could leave the store.

In addition to shoplifting offences, Bloor pleaded guilty to attempted burglary and burglary in Northwich.

At 3.52am on Friday 24 May, Bloor approached Tesco Express on Chester Road and used an unknown object to hit the shop window, causing the glass to smash. He did not gain entry to the shop and walked off in the direction of Williamsons Bakery.

Bloor kicked the glass panel in the door, causing it to smash, and gained entry to the premises. It was unknown if anything was taken.

Thankfully, Bloor’s offending was brought to an end when he was identified from CCTV footage and later arrested by officers.

He will remain subject to the CBO on his release from prison.

Detective Sergeant John Lyons, of Northwich Proactive CID, said:

“Bloor continues to cause misery to local businesses, not only stealing hundreds of pounds worth of items, but also causing damage to premises and undue stress to staff and business owners.

“However, officers were able to compile a catalogue of CCTV evidence against him, leaving him with no choice but to plead guilty.

“I hope his custodial sentence will reassure the businesses which were affected by his crimes and send a message to those who are intent on committing these types of offences that they will not be tolerated.”

Pictured - Gary Bloor of Parkfield Road in Northwich.