Southend shoplifter banned for three years from targeted stores
Shoplifter barred from city shops after repeat offences
A 37-year-old shoplifter with a history of thefts, has been banned from several stores in Southend and Westcliff for three years.
The criminal behaviour order was issued by city magistrates after Coleman targeted specific shops repeatedly between 7th July and 7th August 2025.
Under the order, James Coleman must not enter B&M in Victoria Plaza, Tesco Express in Southchurch Road, Co-op Food in London Road, and Tesco in Hamlet Court Road.
The court proceedings on 1st April revealed Coleman had admitted to ten incidents of shoplifting and one attempted theft at these locations.
He had also pleaded guilty to failing to provide a sample for a Class A drug test while in custody.
His sentence included 16 weeks of jail time, suspended for 12 months, along with 15 days of rehabilitation activity, and he was ordered to pay a £114 victim surcharge.
Coleman's arrest occurred on 7th August 2025 when a Southend Local Policing Team officer spotted him attempting to steal chocolate from B&M in Victoria Plaza.
During the month, Coleman stole a total of £1,134.70