Wyberton man who admitted to five breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), ten shop thefts, and drug possession jailed
A man who pleaded guilty to five breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), ten counts of shop theft, and possession of cannabis has been jailed for almost a year.
Callum Rowe, 28, of Curlew Road, Wyberton, appeared before officials at Boston Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (March 12).
He had breached his order five times between the end of February and March 11 and was jailed for 50 weeks.
Under the conditions of a CBO issued by on November 7, 2024, Rowe was prohibited from entering all retail premises in Boston except from Farm Foods Boston and Kirton Pharmacy and Spa Shop Wyberton.
This sentencing is part of a wider clamp down on anti-social behaviour in the area.
“Over the last 12 months we have see an increase of 23.39% of reported shop thefts, which is 167 offences,” a Lincolnshire Police statement read.
“It’s important to note this is in part due shops being encouraged to report offences, increased confidence in the police to deal with reports, and an increase in shops utilising online reporting.”
A CBO is a civil order designed to tackle the most serious and persistent anti-social individuals where their behaviour has brought them before a criminal court.
The orders mean there are now enforceable rules on where they can and cannot go.
If a CBO is breached, this is a criminal offence, and a custodial sentence can be enforced.
For the most serious offences, this can be up to five years.
Boston NPT Sgt Will Robson said: “We are committed to addressing persistent anti-social behaviour with the limited resource we have.
“Leveraging legislative tools, such as issuing CBOs, forms part of a wider crime prevention strategy.
“Individuals who receive CBOs are closely monitored, offered support, advice, and relevant partner referrals, but any further offences in our shops are swiftly dealt with.
“This behaviour has no place in our town, and we will do everything in our power to make sure we foster a safe and welcoming environment for everyone who lives, works, or visits here."
