Operation Vulture is Lancashire Constabulary’s response to shoplifting across the county, backed by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw.
The operation sees dedicated officers undertaking hotspot patrolling, increasing their visibility in targeted areas and creating strong partnerships with retailers across the county to better share intelligence, get a deeper understanding of retail crime and identify more offenders.
These stories below serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of criminal behaviour within our communities:
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17. John Molyneux
John Molyneux, 42, of Greenwood, Bamber Bridge, was handed a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) after a string of shoplifting offences. | Lancashire Police
18. Joshua Whalley
Joshua Whalley, 26 of Woodlea Road, Waterfoot, was given a criminal behaviour order (CBO) as a result of shoplifting offences. Whalley was given the two-year CBO at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court on May 19. | Lancashire Police
19. Kristopher Murphy
Kristopher Murphy, 37, of Edleston Street, Accrington, was arrested and charged with five thefts from a shop in Accrington, two breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) and handling stolen goods. Murphy appeared at Blackburn Magistrates Court where he was recalled to prison and sentenced to 48 weeks. | Lancashire Police
20. Danielle Ruddy
Danielle Ruddy, 37, of Cleveland Street, was given a criminal behaviour order (CBO) as a result of shoplifting offences. Ruddy was given the two-year CBO at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court on May 19. | Lancashire Police