A notorious Hastings shoplifter has finally been hit with a tough Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) after racking up a trail of offences.
Leeroy Shorter Slapped with Harsh CBO
On Tuesday, 20 January, 51-year-old Leeroy Shorter from The Ridge, Hastings, appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court. The court handed down a strict two-year CBO packed with heavy restrictions:
- Forced to wear a location-monitoring tag for 12 months
- Banned from any shop he’s been kicked out of before
- Must stay at least 30 metres away from the Co-op on Bohemia Road
Police Clampdown on Repeat Offenders
“We remain committed to protecting local businesses and tackling persistent offending. Our patrols continue to deliver positive results, and we remain firm with those responsible for anti-social behaviour or criminal activity,” said Inspector Matt Chapman from Hastings Neighbourhood Policing Team. “After multiple recent charges, Shorter has now been issued with a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order, and any breach will result in action. We will continue to be relentless in bringing offenders to justice.”
Keeping Shops Safe in Hastings
This harsh new CBO forms part of a wider crackdown aimed at protecting traders and ending repeat offending across Hastings. Police promise no let-up in their mission to clean up the streets and protect local shops.
