Shoplifter barred from Wallsend after trying to punch worker

Robyn Jordan, 36, has been handed a Community Behaviour Order (CBO) as part of continuing efforts by police to protect local businesses.

The order comes just a month after Jordan had entered a shop in Wallsend, attempting to shoplift.

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She went on to push a staff member who had attempted to intervene and then tried to punch and scratch him.

The incident was reported to police who were able to review CCTV and immediately recognise Jordan from similar incidents within the area.

Officers arrested and later charged her with shoplifting and two counts of common assault.

Jordan, of South Terrace, Wallsend, first appeared before magistrates in North Tyneside on June 29 where was sentenced to 18 weeks in prison, suspended for 12 months.

At the same court on July 17, she was also handed the three-year CBO to control her prolific offending.

The order prevents Jordan from entering retail premises in Wallsend Town Centre and Battle Hill, following growing concerns over her behaviour.

And the order also means that Jordan, who has been arrested numerous times and has 49 convictions for offences including theft, shoplifting and assault, will face arrest if she steps foot in any retail premises in Forum Shopping Centre, Wallsend High Street or Battle Hill shops, except to attend the pharmacy.

The Criminal Behaviour Order came into effect on Monday, July 17 and is set to expire in three years’ time.

Following sentecing, a spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: "We hope those who live, work in, and visit Wallsend will join us in welcoming the news that Jordan can no longer step foot in certain areas of our town.

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"This order will ban her from entering the areas most affected by her offending and help to keep the public and staff safe. Should Jordan choose to ignore the conditions of her order, she will face re-arrest and a potential jail term.

"Jordan has been a drain on police resources for some time now and has regularly caused concerns to local residents. This order has come as a result of a lot of hard work by a team of officers who are dedicated to put an end to her disruptive and selfish behaviour.

"Other members of the community should not have to endure this behaviour and these new conditions mean they will no longer have to.

"We hope that this offers reassurance to the wider community and, as a Force, we will continue to do all we can to act on concerns reported and bring effective justice against prolific offenders."