A prolific shoplifter has been banned from every Tesco and B&M in Cheshire.

Gordon-Glyn Roberts was handed a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order at Crewe Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 23.

This came as a result of his 'prolific shoplifting and anti-social behaviour' and means he is now prohibited from entering any B&M or Tesco store in the county.

Inspector Dan Welch from Crewe Local Policing Unit, said: "We will continue in our efforts to clamp down on those who steal from businesses and are working with the shops in our town to reduce the harm to our business community.

"The effect of theft not only impacts on the shop but also the staff who when faced with a shoplifter can be subjected to threatening and sometimes violent behaviour.

"No one should have to experience such shocking behaviour for simply just going to work and doing their job.

"We want shop staff to feel safe in the knowledge that we take this type of crime seriously and will work to protect them and their employers with tools such as the Criminal Behaviour Order."

Roberts is banned from every B&M and Tesco in Cheshire for three years (Credit: Nub News)

Under the terms of the CBO, Roberts is also banned from both the Dorothy Flude Retail Park and the Grand Junction Retail Park.

The 48-year-old is also banned from Davenport Avenue and Crewe town centre (excluding a pharmacy on Victoria Street).

He must also not use language or behaviour that would cause people to feel threatened or intimidated.

If Roberts fails to comply with the CBO, he will be committing a criminal offence which may result in a recall to prison or fine.

Anyone who encounters Roberts breaching any of the above restrictions is urged to contact Cheshire Police via the website or call 101, to report it.