A PROLIFIC shoplifter who stole from Worcestershire pet shops has been banned from a chain of stores across the country. 

David Powell was handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) which bans him from Just for Pets stores nationally when he appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court. 

The 41-year-old, of Maryland Drive in Birmingham, went on a shoplifting spree which saw him target stores in Redditch, Bromsgrove and Evesham. 

Powell was handed the two-year CBO on Monday November 18. 

Powell is also barred from entering the county of Worcestershire unless attending court or travelling through in a vehicle.

Safer Neighbourhood Inspector for Wychavon, Dave Wise, said: “Powell’s prolific shoplifting has led to this two-year CBO which we hope will protect retailers and the public from further criminality from this individual.

“Powell had been coming into Worcestershire to commit his crimes so we hope his ban from the county will reassure businesses and the community that we take such offences very seriously and will take appropriate action where necessary.

“Anyone who sees Powell in the county or committing a crime should report it to police as soon as possible.”