Shoplifter banned from Barry shops

A prolific thief has been jailed and banned from shops in Holton Road and the Waterfront Retail Park in Barry.

Philip Tamlin, 49, of Dunlin Court has been involved in multiple incidents of theft from local stores.

He regularly enters premises with no intention of buying any goods and officers have witnessed him become confrontational and aggressive when challenged.

Following his recent conviction for shoplifting, Tamlin was issued with a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court.

The court heard the CBO was necessary to prevent crime and to protect the community, local workers, and members of the public from continued distress, disruption and potential harm.

Tamlin pleaded guilty to five thefts including three from Morrisons and others from the Co-op and One Stop.

On September 16 he was jailed for two weeks, ordered to pay compensation for the items stolen, and made subject of the CBO.

PC Adrian Muscat, Anti-Social Behaviour Co-ordinator at South Wales Police, said: “We work closely with retailers and businesses to protect them from crime and anti-social committed by individuals like Philip Tamlin.

“Shoplifting can have a devastating impact on shopworkers and retailers."

As part of the CBO, Tamlin was told: 

1. Not to enter or remain on any retail premises in Barry unless you have a means to pay for goods.
2. To leave any premises, including retail stores or public buildings, when asked to do so by a member of staff, security, police, or council official.
3. Not to approach or communicate with any person in a public place in a manner that is abusive, threatening, lewd or sexually explicit.
4. Not to enter any council building or office except when Tamlin has a pre-arranged appointment.
5. You must not attend Heol Ceiniog, Waterfront Retail Park.
6. You must not attend Holton Road, Barry - unless you have a pre-arranged appointment with a support agency or medical appointment

This is the latest success following a new wider approach to shoplifting by police in Cardiff and The Vale.

Officers have been meeting with retailers and businesses to improve information and intelligence sharing as well as arresting prolific offenders and those who profit from retail theft.

The approach was put in place as a response to rising retail theft and to improve trust and confidence within our business communities.

Breaches should be reported to police.

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