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Ed Sheeran look-alike shoplifter banned from Tesco until 2029

5/24/2026

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Police released a mugshot of Bailey Esmonde, the shoplifter likened to Ed Sheeran in 2,500 online comments.
Esmonde pleaded guilty to shop theft and crack cocaine possession on April 2.
The court issued a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from all Tesco stores until May 13 2029, expanding a 2024 order that had barred him from a Tesco Express in Alvaston.
The court gave a 12-month conditional discharge and ordered compensation for stolen cider.

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Story summary

Police released a mugshot of Bailey Esmonde, the shoplifter likened to Ed Sheeran in 2,500 online comments.
Esmonde pleaded guilty to shop theft and crack cocaine possession on April 2.
The court issued a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from all Tesco stores until May 13 2029, expanding a 2024 order that had barred him from a Tesco Express in Alvaston.
The court gave a 12-month conditional discharge and ordered compensation for stolen cider.