A prolific shoplifter has been banned from Greggs following a spate of thefts.
Tashaun Pink is now barred from setting foot in any branch of the popular bakery across the Northamptonshire area. A court heard the 36-year-old stole from Greggs on seven occasions before assaulting a female police officer who responded to one of his thefts.
Pink attacked the single-crewed cop on September 17 last year when she responded to a report of him stealing from a store in Northampton. He went on to be charged with 18 offences, including assault and common assault of an emergency worker, plus seven thefts from Greggs, eight counts of failing to comply with a community protection notice and one of obstructing police.
The prolific crook was jailed for 48 weeks by magistrates after admitting his crimes, which all occurred in Northampton during August and September last year. Pink, of South Oval, Northampton, was also given a three-year criminal behaviour order (CBO) which bans him from entering any Greggs or Spar stores anywhere in the county.
He is also banned from Northampton town centre, must have receipts for any new shop goods he has in public, and must not remain on any premises where he has been asked to leave.
Inspector Nicola Davis-Lyons, of Northampton Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Tashaun Pink is a prolific retail offender who unacceptably resorted to trying to punch and then kicking a police officer responding to a 999 call from someone needing help. Although his behaviour caused her significant fear, she didn’t let his threats and violence prevent her from ensuring he was arrested.
“Pink’s actions in repeatedly targeting the same stores caused distress and fear to staff, as well as their customers. He knew he shouldn’t be in the town centre as he had already been issued with a community protection notice banning him from the area, which he chose to ignore.
“Northamptonshire Police will use every avenue available to us to deal with offenders like this, and the fact Pink was jailed shows there are real and serious consequences. Ahead of his release, we’re publicising the terms of his three-year CBO to help ensure he has no choice but to abide by the measures put in place to prevent him offending again in the future.
“Anyone choosing to offend in this way should know that if they do not take the support offered to address their behaviour, we will not hesitate in escalating matters to protect the public and businesses of our county.”
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