Persistent shoplifter jailed and banned from multiple shops including Farmfoods and Co-op

By Leanne Clarke
Published 15th Feb 2023, 14:20 BST
Updated 15th Feb 2023, 16:10 BST
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A man has been jailed for 21 weeks and issued with a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order for multiple shop thefts around Hemsworth and South Elmsall.

Scott Crawford, 48, of no fixed address, was given the Order at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on February 14 after joint action was taken by Wakefield Council and West Yorkshire Police.

On his release from prison, the Criminal Behaviour Order prevents Crawford from entering the zone within the South Elmsall centre area which is contained by the following streets and train lines - Minsthorpe Lane to Dale Lane, Doncaster Road to the disused railway line and Frickley Lane back to the railway line.

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He must not enter One Stop shop, Stockingate, South Kirkby, the Farmfoods shop, Southmoor Road, Hemsworth and the Co-op shop, Barnsley Road, Ackworth and must not remain on any retail premises in the Wakefield Metropolitan District area if asked to leave by staff.

Scott Crawford was given the Order at Leeds Magistrates’ Court.Scott Crawford was given the Order at Leeds Magistrates’ Court.
Scott Crawford was given the Order at Leeds Magistrates’ Court.

The CBO remains in force until midnight February 13 2026. Breaching the order is a criminal offence and could result in a further prison sentence.

Coun Maureen Cummings, Wakefield Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, Poverty and Health, said: “We will take firm action against people who behave in a way that is unacceptable and anti-social. Our joint action demonstrates that we do not tolerate this behaviour, which has no place in our district.”

Insp Glen Costello said: “This sentence and Criminal Behaviour Order reflects the commitment of Wakefield North West and South NPT officers and our partners in the Council’s Anti-Social Behaviour team to tackle shoplifting and ASB within the district to ensure Wakefield remains a safe place to live and enjoy.”