Prolific shoplifter who assaulted emergency workers banned from Sainsburys, B&M, Morrisons, Aldi and ASDA
A prolific shoplifter who targeted stores in and around Castleford and caused criminal damage to shop displays, police vehicles and assaulted emergency workers has been issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order.
Jade Downing, aged 34, of Monkhill Drive, Pontefract was given a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order and an 18-month Intensive Supervision Order at Leeds Magistrates’ Court on November 2, 2026, following joint action by Wakefield Council and West Yorkshire Police.
The Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) prevents her from entering any Sainsburys, B&M, Morrisons, Aldi or ASDA stores in the Wakefield District including the forecourts and car parks and General Stores, 118 Smawthorne Grove, Castleford.
Sergeant Adam Crisp, who covers Pontefract for the Wakefield East Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "Theft from shops has a financial impact on local businesses. It also causes stress and anxiety to staff as they try to do their jobs.
“Criminal Behaviour Orders give us additional powers to take action against prolific offenders so that we can make our communities safer.”
The CBO remains in force until midnight November 1, 2029. Breach of a CBO is an offence and could result in a prison sentence.
Coun Rebecca Webster, Wakefield Council’s Cabinet Member for Safer Stronger Communities, said: “We won’t tolerate anti-social behaviour in our communities, and we’re pleased that the Court has sent a strong message by granting this Criminal Behaviour Order.
“Everyone should feel safe where they live. We will continue to work with the police and other partners to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.”