Prolific Doncaster shoplifter sent to prison and banned from several shops in the city
A prolific Doncaster shoplifter has been sent to prison and banned from several shops in the city when he is released
An investigation into Doncaster shoplifter Lee Hamshaw has resulted in him being given a prison sentence and a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
Hamshaw, aged 44, of Wilberforce Road, was jailed for one year and nine months last Wednesday (22 April) at Sheffield Crown Court after admitting a series of shop thefts, affray and assault occasioning actual bodily harm after attacking a store security guard.
Along with his prison sentence, Hamshaw is now subject to a CBO, which was obtained after a thorough investigation by Doncaster's dedicated retail crime team evidenced his repeated offending and disregard for retailers in the city.
It means that upon his release from prison, he is banned from entering any Tesco, Co-Op, Farmfoods, M&S, Home Bargains or B&Q in Doncaster.
The order will remain in place until 22 April 2029. Doncaster Central Neighbourhood Policing Team Sergeant Steve Roberts said: "We recognise and understand just how devastating shoplifting is to local businesses in our city and our dedicated retail crime team continue to work diligently to bring offenders of these crimes to justice."
As well as targeted patrols by officers in the city centre and other hotspot areas, the retail crime team work behind the scenes gathering strong packages of evidence against offenders and in cases like Hamshaw's, we will seek to obtain CBOs.
"These are only given to prolific offenders who repeatedly ignore the rules and they allows us to better protect retail workers and shoppers from shoplifters like Hamshaw.
“If he breaks the terms of this order upon his release, he could find himself back in prison, and I would urge local businesses and residents to report any breaches to police so we can act and prosecute.
“If you have been a victim of shoplifting, please report it to us immediately.
“The sooner we know about it, the sooner we can act - you will never be wasting our time and by reporting it, you help to keep our communities safe from harm.
"You can report shoplifting to us on 101 or by making a report via our website. If a crime is in progress, always call 999.”