Colne shoplifter given five-year Criminal Behaviour Order
As part of the conditions, Costello is prohibited from entering Colne
A 61-year-old man has been handed a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) after a series of shoplifting offences across Lancashire.
Chris Costello Snr, who has no fixed address, was issued the order at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court on 14 April 2025. As part of the conditions, Costello is prohibited from entering Colne, with the restriction area outlined in a map provided to the court.
The CBO comes as part of Operation Vulture, Lancashire Constabulary’s ongoing crackdown on shoplifting across the county.
The initiative is backed by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw, and focuses on hotspot patrols, visible policing, and closer collaboration with local retailers.
By working directly with businesses and sharing intelligence, officers aim to better understand patterns in retail crime, target repeat offenders, and improve responses to shoplifting incidents.
Police say the order sends a clear message that repeat offending and disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated.
Anyone who sees Costello breaching the terms of the CBO is encouraged to contact Lancashire Police.