A serial thief has been banned from entering a number of shops she targeted across Derbyshire.  

Stacey Simons stole various items including phone chargers and food from the Co-op at Sussex Circus, Chaddesden, in January and the Meteor Centre in Derby in February. 

The 35-year-old, of no fixed abode, was caught by members of the Chaddesden Safer Neighbourhood Team. 

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She was charged and admitted four shop thefts during an appearance at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Monday 3 March.

Magistrates gave Simons a Criminal Behaviour Order banning her from entering the Meteor Centre and every branch of the Co-op in Derbyshire for two years. 

She was also imposed with a community order with a rehabilitation requirement, made to do unpaid work and ordered to pay £140 compensation.  

A CBO can be issued by any criminal court against a person who has been convicted of an offence.

If you do notice someone in breach of a CBO or civil injunction you can report it via one of the following methods:

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.