Serial shoplifter banned from several Kidderminster shops including B&M and Matalan
Several shops were targeted between January and March
A woman has been banned from entering several Kidderminster shops after a prolonged shoplifting spree.
Samantha James, 39, of Baxter Avenue in Kidderminster was handed a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) on March, 30 at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court.
James targeted several shops from January to March this year. She was arrested on 28 March 2026 and later charged with 10 counts of theft from a shop.
The conditions of the CBO prohibit her from:
- Entering Tesco Express, 69 Stourbridge Road, Kidderminster
- Entering B&M, Spennells Trading Estate, Spennells Valley Road, Kidderminster
- Entering Matalan, Park Lane, Kidderminster
- Failing to leave any retail premises when asked by staff or authorised security
PC Luke Catmur, of the Broadwaters safer neighbourhood team, said: “James is a prolific shoplifter and I’m pleased that this CBO has been granted. I hope that it will help to protect retailers and the public from her continuous offending.
“We continue to work closely with local retailers to reduce shoplifting and to help keep our communities safe.”
Anyone who sees James in breach of this CBO should report it to police on 101 or online at Report a crime | West Mercia Police.
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