Full Breakdown
Derby Shoplifter Banned from All Tesco Stores After Criminal Behaviour Order
5/24/2026, 8:41:55 PM
Court Order Bans Bailey Esmonde from Every Derby Tesco
On May 14, Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court extended a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning 22-year-old Bailey Esmonde from all Tesco stores in Derby. The order, lasting until 13 May 2029, also obliges him to leave any retail or commercial premises when instructed by staff, security, police or community officers.
Prior Offences and Earlier CBO
Esmonde, who has no fixed address, first received a CBO in 2024 after admitting to stealing a can of Monster energy drink, two sandwich packets, a bag of crisps and a bag of chicken bites from a Tesco Express in Alvaston. The order then barred him only from that store. In March 2024 he stole two cans of cider from the St Peter’s Street Tesco Express and was arrested for possessing a wrap of crack cocaine. He pleaded guilty on 2 April, receiving a 12-month conditional discharge and compensation for alcohol.
Timeline of Legal Actions
- 30 Mar – St Peter’s Street Tesco Express theft: two cans of cider.
- 1 Apr – Arrest for possession of a wrap of crack cocaine.
- 2 Apr – Guilty plea; 12-month conditional discharge and compensation.
- 2024 (date unspecified) – Initial CBO limited to Alvaston Tesco Express.
- 14 May – Court extends CBO to all Derby Tesco stores.
Data & Statistics
The police-released custody photo generated over 2,500 social-media comments. The CBO runs until 13 May 2029. Stolen items include two cans of cider, a Monster energy drink, two sandwich packets, crisps and chicken bites; a wrap of crack cocaine was also seized. Penalties were a 12-month conditional discharge and compensation for the alcohol.
Official Statements & Responses
Derbyshire Police said the CBO extension aims to protect retailers and the public from persistent anti-social behaviour. Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court confirmed the terms and warned that any breach could lead to further prosecution. Tesco issued no comment on the ban.
Verbatim Quotes
- “When your legs don't work cause you're barred from the store.” — Social media commenter
- “Anyone else just here for the Ed Sheeran comments.” — Social media commenter
- “When the till don’t work like it used to before…” — Social media commenter
- “Is he Temu's version of Ed Sheeran??” — Social media commenter
- “This is clearly ED HeRan.” — Social media commenter
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources concur on the CBO and the offences, but none reveal the order’s full wording beyond the store-entry ban, nor Tesco’s view or any appeal information. Details on compliance monitoring are also missing.
What’s Next
The CBO stays in force until May 2029; any breach could prompt further court action. Derbyshire Police said they will continue monitoring Esmonde’s presence in retail settings, and the order may be reviewed if new incidents arise.
