As part of their ongoing commitment to tackling shop theft and anti-social behaviour in Exeter, the Neighbourhood Policing team have been working with Exeter Businesses Against Crime to secure Criminal Behaviour Orders against two convicted men
On 22 January 2026, Toby Wilson, aged 39, pleaded guilty to shop theft offences.
Following his conviction, Wilson was made the subject of a full Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), which will be in place until 22 January 2028 and prohibits him from:
- Entering Exe Bridges Retail Park
- Entering any private premises or land, including those with public access, that he has been banned from in writing
- Remaining on private land or premises when asked to leave, including those with public access
- Being in possession of an open vessel (including cans or bottles) containing alcohol on the streets of Exeter
- Consuming alcohol in any public place (with exception of licensed premises)
On 12 February 2026, Exeter Magistrates Court granted a further full Criminal Behaviour Order against Adam Peard, aged 38, after he pleaded guilty to one count of shop theft, two counts of attempted shop theft and one count of assault.
Following his conviction, the CBO will be in place until 12 February 2028 and prohibits Peard from:
- Entering Exe Bridges Retail Park
- Entering any private premises or land, including those with public access, that he has been banned from in writing
- Entering any EBAC stores
Inspector Dave Turner leads the neighbourhood policing team in Exeter. He said, “Criminal Behaviour Orders are a powerful tool that will help our officers to protect business and retail staff against the persistent disruption caused by these individuals.
“Shop theft is not a victimless crime; retail staff are often subject to threats and violence, which is completely unacceptable.
“Retail workers deserve workplaces where safety is guaranteed, and we will continue to work with partner organisations to take action against prolific offenders who cause issues in our communities.”
Anyone with concerns or information about antisocial behaviour should report it to police online using the reporting tool on the force website or by calling 101.
Always call 999 in an emergency, or if a crime is in progress.
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