A SERIAL shoplifter has been banned from entering three shops for three years by police. 

The man, Matthew Schramm from Evesham was given a Criminal Behaviour Order on August 6 after being convicted of a series of shoplifting offences in the town. 

The CBO bans Mr Schramm from entering three shops in Evesham. 

The shops are: 

- Waitrose, Merstow Green, Evesham 

- Home Bargains, Sinclair Retail Park, Evesham 

- Boots, Worcester Road Retail Park, Evesham

Safer neighbourhood inspector for Wychavon Dave Wise said: “We understand the impact shoplifting and acquisitive crime has on our local retailers and communities.

“What this result shows is that we will always pursue criminals and we will robustly apply for orders to manage and prevent any future offending to help make Wychavon safer.

“Anyone who sees Schramm entering these premises or committing an offence should report it to us."

Mr Schramm who is 43 and from Christ Church Way, was given the CBO at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court.