Two shoplifters convicted and banned from popular retail park in Exeter

Two convicted shoplifters have been banned from entering Exe Bridges Retail Park as part of efforts to tackle retail crime and anti-social behaviour in Exeter.

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed that Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) have been secured against Toby Wilson, 39, and Adam Peard, 38, following convictions at Exeter Magistrates’ Court.

On 22 January 2026, Wilson pleaded guilty to shop theft offences. Following his conviction, magistrates imposed a full Criminal Behaviour Order which will remain in force until 22 January 2028. 

The order bans him from entering Exe Bridges Retail Park and from going into any private premises or land, including those with public access, where he has been banned in writing.

He is also prohibited from remaining on private land if asked to leave, from possessing an open container of alcohol in the streets of Exeter, and from consuming alcohol in any public place other than licensed premises.

In a separate hearing on 12 February 2026, Exeter Magistrates’ Court granted a further full Criminal Behaviour Order against Peard after he pleaded guilty to one count of shop theft, two counts of attempted shop theft and one count of assault. 

His order will run until 12 February 2028. It prohibits him from entering Exe Bridges Retail Park, from accessing any private premises or land from which he has been banned in writing, and from entering any stores that are members of Exeter Businesses Against Crime (EBAC).

The orders were secured by Exeter’s Neighbourhood Policing Team working in partnership with EBAC as part of a wider strategy to address repeat offending and protect retail workers.

Inspector Dave Turner, who leads the neighbourhood policing team in Exeter, said Criminal Behaviour Orders are an important tool in tackling persistent offenders.

“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,” he said.

“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.”

Police are encouraging anyone with concerns or information about anti-social behaviour in Exeter to report it via the force website or by calling 101. In an emergency, or if a crime is in progress, members of the public should call 999.