Derby Man Receives Three-Year Tesco Ban After Two Thefts
A 22-year-old received a Criminal Behaviour Order barring him from all Tesco stores in Derby until May 2029 after stealing two cans of cider. He also faces drug-possession charges and was ordered to pay compensation.
vtdigger.orgA 22-year-old man with no fixed address was barred from every Tesco store in Derby for three years after stealing two cans of cider from a Tesco Express on St Peter's Street on March 30. Bailey Esmonde admitted the theft and was also arrested on April 1 after police found cocaine in his possession. He now faces charges for both offences.
2, Esmonde admitted both offences at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court. On May 14 the court issued the Criminal Behaviour Order, which runs until May 13 2029, and gave him a 12-month conditional discharge plus an order to compensate the shop. The order extends an earlier ban that had covered only the Alvaston branch after a 2024 theft of a Monster energy drink and food items.
Police posted Esmonde's custody photograph, social-media users noted a resemblance to singer Ed Sheeran and posted more than 2,500 comments focused on the likeness rather than the offences.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
4 events- March 30
Bailey Esmonde stole two cans of cider from a Tesco Express on St Peter's Street.
1 sourceGB News - April 1
Police arrested Esmonde and found cocaine in his possession.
1 sourceGB News - April 2
Esmonde admitted both offences at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court.
1 sourceGB News - May 14
Court issued a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order banning Esmonde from all Derby Tesco stores.
1 sourceGB News
Potential Impact
- 01
Esmonde cannot enter any Tesco store in Derby until May 2029.
- 02
He must pay compensation to the affected Tesco Express.
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