A prolific shoplifter who “caused misery in the town” has now been banned from several shops and supermarkets.

Lisa Willett continued offending just a few weeks after being released from prison for a thieving spree in Sittingbourne town centre.

The 45-year-old was handed a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) on Thursday, July 11 after targeting the likes of Aldi, Morrisons, Poundland and Aldi.

She is now prohibited from entering several businesses in the area, including smaller shops and chain supermarkets.

Willett, of Grecian Street in Maidstone, is also barred from any previously banned premises and must leave upon request of the owner.

Police applied for the CBO following a series of thefts between January 1 and January 15, where Willett was later sentenced to 260 days in prison for the offences.

She was released on license having served half of the time.

But, in June she reoffended and is currently back in prison carrying out her full sentence.

PC Jamie Spencer said: “Willett has caused misery in the town since 2023 and is one of the worst repeat offenders in the area so her criminality was causing a detrimental impact on businesses within the town, as well as local communities.

“Kent Police is determined to tackle this type of crime and I am pleased that Willett has been handed a CBO which will prevent her having the opportunity to re-offend upon her release.

“If she breaches any of the conditions she will be immediately brought back before the court to answer for her actions.”