Local Priorities Shoplifting / Retail Theft Update

Local Priorities Shoplifting / Retail Theft Update

I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Shoplifting / Retail Theft, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey.

Prolific thief banned from every Tesco Express, Spar and Co-op in Cardiff.

Following his recent convictions for six shoplifting offences, Phillip James was issued with a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court on June 24.

James, 58, admitted stealing chocolate, detergents, and meat, from Spar in Abergele Road, Trowbridge. He was also jailed for four months.

As part of the CBO, James must leave any retail store or public building when asked to do so by a member of staff, security, police, or council official.

He must not enter any Co-op, Spar or Tesco Express store in Cardiff for the next two years.

The aim of a CBO is to prevent crime and protect the community, local workers, and members of the public from continued distress, disruption, and potential harm.

South Wales Police works closely with retailers and businesses to protect them from crime and anti-social committed by individuals like Phillip James.

Shoplifting can have a devastating impact on shopworkers and retailers.

This case demonstrates our commitment to tackling retail theft and supporting the industry.

Breaches and incidents should be reported to police.

💻 Report online https://www.south-wales.police.uk/ro/report
📞 101
Always call 999 in an emergency.

https://www.south-wales.police.uk/news/south-wales/news/2026/june/prolific-thief-banned-from-every-tesco-express-spar-and-co-op-in-cardiff/

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.south-wales.police.uk, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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