Woman banned from Telford stores for shoplifting

A shoplifter has been given a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) which bans her from entering a number of stores across the town.

Molly Brown, of Saville Close in Wellington, was given the CBO at Shropshire Magistrates Court sitting at Telford, on Wednesday 27 May after she was caught stealing from Greggs in Telford.

Magistrates handed the 28-year-old the order after hearing how in August 2025 she had stolen from a Greggs store in the town.

The CBO means that Stevenson cannot enter the following places until May 2029: Boots in Telford Centre and New Street in Wellington, Frasers, Co-op on Coopers Mill, Apley, B&M on Market Street in Wellington, Greggs, Iceland, Tesco, One Stop in Wellington and Home Bargains on the Wrekin Retail Park.

Brown also must not refuse to leave a premises when asked to do so by an employee or security. Breaching her CBO could mean Brown faces a custodial sentence.

Inspector Rich Jones said: “Shoplifting has a significant impact on businesses, staff and the wider community, and we will not tolerate this type of behaviour in Telford.

“This CBO demonstrates our commitment to dealing robustly with repeat offenders and protecting local retailers. The conditions placed on Brown are clear, and we hope this serves as a warning that continued offending will result in further action being taken.

“We will continue to work closely with businesses and partners to ensure those who commit offences face the consequences.”

Anyone who sees Brown breach her CBO conditions is asked to contact police via 101 or report it online.