Man banned from every Shropshire Co-Op store

A man has been given a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), which bans him from every Co-op store across Shropshire for three years.

Alex Bull, of no fixed abode, was given the CBO along with a 16-week custodial sentence at Telford Magistrates Court on Monday, 23 February, after he pleaded guilty to eight charges of theft.

The 40-year-old was given the CBO and custodial sentence for a number of thefts between December 2025 and February 2026 across Shropshire, mainly targeting Co-op stores.

Bull's CBO will run until February 2029, which means he cannot enter any Co-op store within Shropshire, along with the following retail premises:

• Wheatland Services on Bridgnorth Road, Much Wenlock 
• Spar Stores on High Street, Broseley 
• Broseley Village Stores on Hight Street, Broseley 
• Euro Garages in Hadley, Telford

The order also states that Bull must not refuse to leave a retail premises when asked to by someone who has authority to do so.

Sergeant Rich Jones, from Telford's town centre team, said: “Bull repeatedly targeted stores across Shropshire, causing significant disruption to staff and businesses who work hard to serve their communities. 

"This CBO sends a strong message that persistent offending will not be tolerated. The conditions imposed mean Bull is now banned from every Co‑op in the county, as well as a number of other retail premises, and any breach could mean he faces a further custodial sentence.

"Shoplifting isn’t a minor matter, it raises costs for customers and creates real pressure on businesses. We will continue to take firm action against those who repeatedly offend and work closely with retailers to keep our communities safe.”

Anyone who sees Bull breach his CBO conditions is asked to contact police via 101 or report it online at https://www.westmercia.police.uk/ro/report/ .

Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.