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Shopkeepers have banned 27 people from visiting dozens of town centre shops, pubs and clubs.
The Gravesend "Keep Out" orders are for six months or a year, but include sentences of up to three years.
Anyone considered a nuisance has their case heard by two independent shopkeepers, and can appeal the ban to two more traders.
Today police launched a new daily briefing for the 84 shopkeepers who belong to the G-Safe scheme.
It coincides with the introduction of an eight strong town centre police and community support officers.
Josh Jankowitz from BHS said: "It's good to see the police stepping in a bit more to get rid of shoplifters, who will hopefully learn their lesson."