A BARNSLEY woman has been ordered to not enter certain retail premises in Barnsley after pleading guilty to shoplifting offences.

Vizma Beckova, 36, of Honeywell Lane, appeared at Barnsley Magistrates’ Court last Wednesday, where she pleaded guilty to five counts of shoplifting.

The offences all took place within Barnsley town centre from January to April.

Working closely with the stores affected, officers ensured that Beckova was given a criminal behaviour order (CBO) preventing her from attending certain retail premises within Barnsley that she chooses to target.

Beckova was also handed a drug rehabilitation requirement and ordered to pay £114 in surcharges.

Sergeant Paul Allen, from Barnsley Safer Neighbourhood Service, said: “CBOs are one of the options available to officers in responding to repeat offenders like Beckova.

“Shoplifting is not a victimless crime and Beckova’s actions have caused grief for certain stores and staff in Barnsley for the past couple of years.

“The CBO gives us powers to impose a harsher penalty if Beckova continues to offend, potentially locking her up for years.

“However, I hope that this is not necessary and that Beckova sees her recent court appearance as a sign to stop offending before she ends up behind bars.”