South Ribble man jailed for stealing chocolates, Easter eggs and meat from shops while under ban
A South Ribble man has been jailed after stealing chocolates, Easter eggs and packets of meat from shops while banned from entering certain stores.
Steven Mayren, 42, of Higher Croft in Penwortham, carried out a series of thefts from the Co-Op in Penwortham and Booths on Millbrook Way between January and February this year.
The offences included the theft of boxes of chocolates, Easter eggs and packets of meat.
Mayren had been issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) in January 2026 which prohibited him from entering any Co-Op store for two years.
He was later arrested and charged with five theft offences and three counts of breaching the order.
Mayren appeared at Preston Magistrates’ Court on February 25 where he pleaded guilty to the offences and was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison.
The case forms part of Operation Vulture, Lancashire Constabulary’s initiative to tackle shoplifting across the county.
The operation involves targeted patrols in hotspot areas, increased police visibility and closer work with retailers to share intelligence and identify repeat offenders.