Prolific Exeter shoplifter hit with five-year Criminal Behaviour Order
Police have banned an Exeter man from drinking alcohol in any public space after concerns around his alcohol fuelled antisocial behaviour.
On 24 June 2026, Luke Bament, aged 24, pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation after he attempted to use a stolen bank card in Exeter on 23 April 2026, as well as nine counts of theft and one count of obstructing / resisting a constable in the execution of duty.
Exeter Magistrates’ Court jailed Bament for 44 weeks and granted a full Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), which will be in place until 24 June 2031. The CBO prohibits him from:
- Entering any EBAC (Exeter Business Against Crime) store
- Entering Sidwell Street, Fore Street (city centre), South Street, Guildhall Shopping Centre, Princesshay Shopping Centre or Cowick Street, Exeter
- Sitting or loitering outside any business premise within PSPO area in Exeter
- Entering Exe Bridges retail park
- Remaining on private land or premises - including those with public access - that he has been banned from in writing
Neighbourhood Beat Manager, PC Sophie Holt said: “Criminal Behaviour Orders are a powerful tool that help us to keep our community safe.
“Luke Bament has been a persistent offender in Exeter city centre for several years. He has been abusive towards retail staff and his repeat offending and involvement in anti-social behaviour has had a significant impact on the community and on police resources.
“I hope this action reassures people living in Exeter that we take all reports of antisocial behaviour and shop theft seriously and that abusive behaviour towards retail workers will not be tolerated.
“I would urge anyone who sees anything that makes them feel unsafe to please report it to us.
“We will continue to work alongside the community and partner organisations to ensure Bament complies with the conditions outlined in the CBO upon his release from prison.”
Anyone with concerns or information about antisocial behaviour should report it to police online using the reporting tool on the force website: www.dc.police.uk or by calling 101.
To report breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order, always call 999.