A MAN who stole more than £600 worth of goods from shops in Truro has been jailed and banned from 45 retailers for a further three years upon release.

Aidan Parkyn, 29, of Kenwyn Street, pleaded guilty to six counts of shoplifting which took place between October 2025 and February 2026.

He was sentenced to 36 weeks in prison at Truro Magistrates Court on Tuesday (March 17), and made the subject of a three-year criminal behaviour order (CBO) banning him from setting foot inside 45 businesses upon his release.

Numerous other offences that were still under investigation, including vehicle theft, were also taken into consideration and admitted by Parkyn during the court case. He was ordered to pay compensation to the business and individual victims of his offences.

PC Charlotte Grimstead, neighbourhood team beat manager for Devon and Cornwall Police, said: “We welcome the outcome from the court which reflects the seriousness of retail crime. We hope this sentencing sends a clear message that behaviour like this will not be tolerated in Truro.

“Our officers will identify and arrest offenders to put them before the courts, and our teams remain committed to working alongside communities, partners and retailers to tackle crime and make our streets safer."

The full conditions of the CBO prohibit Parkyn from remaining in any premises if asked to leave by an appropriate person (eg. member of staff or police officer); entering any retail or commercial premise from which he has been formally banned from under the Truro Shopwatch Scheme; and entering, attempting to enter or interfering with vehicles that do not belong to him unless invited to do so by the owner.

To report breaches of CBO, or any crime taking place, call 999. Crime can also be reported retrospectively via Devon and Cornwall Police’s website or by calling 101.