Persistent shoplifter banned from multiple Castleford stores including Tesco, Greggs and Asda
A man has been given a 12-month suspended prison sentence for multiple shop thefts around Castleford.
Philip Baines, aged 35, of Milnes Grove, Airedale, was also given a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on May 13, 2026.
The CBO prevents Mr Baines from entering Tesco Express, Fryston Road, Airedale, Castleford, ASDA, Holywell Lane, Castleford, Go Local, 17 The Square, Airedale, Castleford and Greggs at 9 The Square, Airedale, Castleford.
The order also including forecourts and carparks attached to the named premises and also from remaining on any retail premises in the Wakefield Metropolitan District area if asked to leave by staff.
It remains in force until midnight May 12, 2028.
Breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order is an offence and could result in a prison sentence.
Sergeant Adam Crisp, of Wakefield East Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Shop theft has a financial impact on local businesses and causes stress and anxiety to staff who are simply trying to do their jobs.
“By working in partnership, this Criminal Behaviour Order gives us extra powers to assist us to take action to protect our communities.”
Gillian Marshall, Wakefield Council’s Chief Legal Officer, said: “We’re dedicated to making sure the district is a safe place to live, work and visit.
"Actions such as shoplifting have a detrimental impact on local people and businesses.
"This order shows that we won’t tolerate anyone causing distress or posing a danger to people’s livelihood and that we will take proactive action to tackle anti-social behaviour.”