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Nov
Prolific shoplifter banned from Harrogate stores
A prolific shoplifter has been banned by court from entering several shops in Harrogate.
Charlotte Ena Hill, 43, has been linked to multiple thefts from shops in the town.
At Harrogate Magistrates Court on 23 October 2026, a court order was imposed to tackle her criminal activity.
As a result, for the next two years, Hill must not enter:
• Sainsbury's on Cambridge Street;
• Tesco Express on Cambridge Road;
• Marks and Spencer on Cambridge Street;
• And/or any premises she's been served a banning notice for.
In addition to these bans, she must not:
• Remain on any retail premises when asked to leave by staff or security
• Be in possession an open vessel of alcohol in a public place
• Loiter or congregate in a manner likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress to any person
Breaching any of the prohibitions of a Criminal Behaviour Order is an offence, and could result in a jail sentence.
PC Brendon Frith, of Harrogate's neighbourhood policing team, said:
Shop theft has a huge impact on local businesses - financial impact on the business itself, and causes stress and anxiety to staff who are simply trying to do their job.
This court order gives us extra powers to help protect businesses in Harrogate – and makes it clear that this kind of behaviour in our local community will not be tolerated.
Any suspected breaches of the court order can be reported to North Yorkshire Police: call 101 and quote reference 12260122396.
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