Prolific shoplifter jailed and ordered to adhere to two-year criminal behaviour order

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for five months and ordered to adhere to a criminal behaviour order (CBO) that will last for two years upon his release.

Chad Feeney, of no fixed address but of Warrington, was handed the order at Warrington Magistrates’ Court on Monday 17 June.
The CBO comes after Feeney previously pleaded guilty to 18 counts of theft from a shop, to which he was also jailed for five months.
Under the order the 33-year-old will be banned from entering the Cooperative stores on Knutsford Road and Kingsway South, Warrington.

Feeney has also been banned from entering any retail premise within Warrington alongside Paul Morris, who he regularly shoplifted alongside, and must not conceal any shop items in bags or containers without paying for them.
The criminal behaviour order will activate upon his release from prison and run until 2026.
Upon his release, if Feeney fails to adhere to the order, he could face a fine or be recalled to prison.

Police Constable Andy Rowley, of Warrington Neighbourhood Team, said: “Chad Feeney is a prolific offender who, alongside his criminal partner Paul Morris, brought misery to the retailers of Warrington. I am proud to say that, thanks to the work of our Central Team, they have both been brought to justice.
“Criminal behaviour orders are just one of the ways we can use all policing tools available to us to better protect the community from those who causing alarm and distress.
“I hope that this order provides reassurance Warrington’s retailers and residents and will also deter the behaviour of Feeney in the future.
“Feeney is under the order 2026 and if he fails to comply, he could face a hefty fine or a further five years imprisonment.”

Chief Inspector Neil Drum added: “The work from the Central Team in securing this sentence is excellent, and the CBOs in place for both Chad Feeney and Paul Morris gives even further opportunity to take action. This result is testament to the great work in of our officers and their commitment to get these results and get justice for retailers.”