'Prolific shoplifter' banned after perfume theft

Kayleigh McConnon admitted stealing perfume from a Cheltenham shop in August

A 'prolific shoplifter' has been banned from entering stores after admitting to stealing hundreds of pounds worth of perfume.

Kayleigh McConnon, 36, of Vittoria Walk, Cheltenham, appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates Court on 23 October where she admitted stealing perfume sets worth £387 from a shop in the town on 1 August.

She received a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) which prevents her from entering any retail premises in the town, with the exception of a specific supermarket, pharmacy, post office, news agent and Primark.

PC Jill Bundock said: "McConnon has been a prolific shoplifter in Cheltenham and I am hopeful that this Criminal Behaviour Order will put businesses at ease."

"This order shows our dedication to targeting shoplifting and we hope that this shows other shoplifters that we will not tolerate their actions."

Police said that anyone who sees McConnon breach her CBO should contact them on the 101 non-emergency number.

Breaching the order can result in a maximum prison sentence of five years, the force added.