A notorious shoplifter has been officially banned from Borehamwood for three years after a spree of thefts rocked the town.
Three-Year Ban Sees Matthew Gladwish Barred from Borehamwood
Matthew Gladwish, 44, a drifter with no fixed address, was slapped with a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) at St Albans Magistrates’ Court last Monday (22 September).
The strict order prohibits him from entering Borehamwood — except for two approved visits each month to a designated family address. Essential shopping and travel spots are now off-limits, including:
- Leeming Road
- The Boulevard shopping park
- Shenley Road between the railway station roundabout and Tesco roundabout
Breaking this ban is a criminal offence that could send Gladwish back to jail.
20-Week Jail Sentence and Tough New Restrictions
Gladwish was locked up for 20 weeks in August after admitting to three counts of shop theft.
Claire Morris from the Hertsmere Community Safety Unit condemned his repeated offences: “Gladwish has a long history of offending, causing misery for residents and businesses in Borehamwood. This kind of behaviour will not be tolerated, and we’re pleased to have secured this order. I hope it provides some much-needed respite.”
Residents are urged to call 999 immediately if they spot Gladwish in breach of his ban.
Originally published on UKNIP