Woman barred from shops in Ellesmere Port

A woman has been barred from a number of shops in Ellesmere Port for five years.

Jade Ellams, 34, from Sutton Way in Ellesmere Port was handed a Criminal Behaviour Order at Chester Magistrates on Thursday 4 December 2025, following a spate of shoplifting at the Co-Op on Overpool Road, and Holland and Barrett on Marina Drive in August this year.

Under the terms of the CBO Ellams has been placed under restrictions to curb her criminal behaviour.

The five year Criminal Behaviour Order prohibits Ellams from:

Entering the Co-Op on Overpool Road and Holland and Barrett in Marina Walk, both in Ellesmere Port.

Entering any retail premises where she has been banned, barred or excluded, verbally or in writing – including any stores that form part of the Business Crime Reduction Partnership.

When entering any retail premises in Cheshire she must not place any items in carrier bags or rucksacks or any other article capable of concealing items prior to payment being made, unless it is a basket or trolley belonging to the store.

She must remain at any premises immediately when asked to do so by staff or security.

If Ellams fails to comply with the CBO, she will be committing a criminal offence which may result in being imprisoned or fined.

PC Lucy Hawkins said:

“I am grateful that the courts have recognised the significant impact that this individual's persistent offending has had on staff and businesses.

"I hope this can provide some reassurance to local retailers and residents that we are doing all we can to deter anti-social behaviour and criminality like this from occurring in our communities. This CBO sends a clear message that repeated targeting of retail premises will not be tolerated.”