Scarborough man who 'caused misery for retailers' banned from stores
A Scarborough man has pleaded guilty before Scarborough Magistrates Court following a theft from B&M on Tuesday June 2, 2026.
On Thursday, July 2, Graham Coggins, 47, of North Marine Road in Scarborough was given a 12 month conditional discharge, ordered to pay compensation of £18.49 and was handed a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order.
Coggins was ordered that he must no be in possession of an open container of alcohol in a public place other than on a licenced premise in the area of Scarborough as defined by the Public Space Protection Order map.
Coggins must also not enter the following stores: • One Stop Store, Huntiss Row, Scarborough • One Stop Store Eastborough, Scarborough • Sainsbury Local, Ramshill Road, Scarborough • Sainsbury Falsgrave Road, Scarborough • Tesco Store, Westwood, Scarborough • B&M Store, Balmoral Centre, Scarborough • Marks and Spencer, Scarborough • Any Aldi Store within Scarborough • Morrisons Daily, Westwood Road, Scarborough Coggins was also ordered not to enter Alma Square or any properties on Alma Square.
Coggins must also leave any retail premises immediately when asked to do so by a member of staff, police officer or Police Community Support Officer.
Scarborough’s Neighbourhood Policing Team PCSO Sasha Twyford said, “Coggins’ persistent offending has caused misery for retailers across Scarborough. I am thankful that the court placed this order upon him.”
The order will expire on 1 July 2031. If Coggins breaches the order, he could face up to five years in prison.
Anyone who sees Coggins breaching his conditions, is asked to call 101 and quote reference number 12NY0719426.