Serial thief ordered to stay out of parts of Northampton .. or face two years in jail

A 39-year-old serial thief has been banned from parts of Northampton for two years after being let out of prison.

Lee Robbins was jailed at Northampton Crown Court last year over three burglaries for stealing from a car in the town.

And police have now been granted an anti-socal behaviour injunction after further enquiries revealed Robbins, from Northampton, was a prolific criminal.

Officers say the ASBI will prevent further harm and distress to Robbins' victims and reassure the general public who were worried about their property being stolen.

Part of the injunction means he must stay out of an area bordered by Lumbertubs Way, Great Billing Way, Wellingborough Road and the A45 unless he has permission to be there. He is also forbidden to go anywhere in an area around Billing Aquadrome and Riverside, south of the Nene Valley Way.

Robbins will face a two-year prison sentence for any breaches of the injunction.

Sergeant Wyn Hughes, of Northamptonshire Police's Anti-Social Behaviour team, said: “Lee Robbins went on many a crime spree across Northampton leaving members of the public scared for their possessions, their cars and their houses.

“I am pleased to see this two-year injunction granted against him and I hope he uses this time to reflect on the choices he has previously made and make better ones.”

The two-year injunction granted under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, meaning Robbins.

MUST NOT act in an anti-social manner, that is to say a manner that causes or is likely to cause nuisance, annoyance, harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons.

MUST NOT enter or be in the areas as outlined in red on the attached map except for pre-arranged appointments.

MUST NOT possess or ride a pedal cycle of any description.

MUST NOT possess any property belonging to another without the prior consent of the owner.

MUST NOT enter or attempt to enter the yard, garden or driveway of any private dwelling without prior express permission of the owner.

MUST NOT run or attempt to make off from any police officer or PCSO when requested to stop.

Civil injunctions brought by authorities including the police replaced ASBOs in 2014 as a tool for dealing with anti-social behaviour.

Any members of the public who see Robbins breaching any of the above conditions can call Northamptonshire Police on 999 if in progress or 101 if the incident is not current.

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