Prolific shoplifter who wore disguises banned from stores after years of thefts

Serial offender, Tanya Liddle has plagued a UK region for decades and has been arrested almost 400 times. Over the years, the 43-year-old has totted up 171 convictions on her record, the vast majority of which are for shoplifting.

A prolific shoplifter who wore disguises when targeting stores has been banned from shops.

Serial offender, Tanya Liddle has plagued a UK region for decades and has been arrested almost 400 times. Over the years, the 43-year-old has totted up 171 convictions on her record, the vast majority of which are for shoplifting.

The Newcastle criminal has swept across the North East of England. On April 24, this year she snatched £1,500 worth of bags before leaving without paying or speaking to staff. Due to her repeat offending, officers with Newcastle North West Neighbour Policing Team applied for a civil injunction against Liddle, which was granted on Thursday in a hearing at Newcastle Civil Court.

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The order is the strictest issued by Northumbria Police force. As a result, Liddle will now be prevented from entering any retail premises in the region, with the exception of a pharmacy, a supermarket and a clothing retailer. If Liddle ignores the terms and conditions of her order, she faces arrested an a possible jail term, Chronicle Live reports.

Inspector Patrick Hannon, of Northumbria Police, said: “We are pleased to have secured this order, which is thanks to the excellent and tireless work of our officers. Liddle has consistently targeted retailers for a number of years and exhausted every opportunity given to her to change her ways. With that in mind, we feel that this is the best way to manage her offending.

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“The severity of this order demonstrates the seriousness of her criminality and the significant impact it has had on the retail community within the region, which is something we will simply not accept. I hope this ruling sends a clear message to other shoplifters that your behaviour will not be tolerated and you will be brought to justice.”

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