Summary
A prolific shoplifter who shouted “racial abuse” and is intimidating towards the public has been banned from a range of businesses across Gloucestershire. Marika Badzova has been hit with an injunction after ongoing issues regarding her behaviour towards businesses, staff, and members of the public.
Details
Gloucester City Council said there have been reports of Badzova’s behaviour, which has left staff feeling threatened, and in some cases reluctant to report the abuse because of fears of further incidents. The injunction comes after a “long history” of shop theft, aggressive and intimidating behaviour, threats of violence, racial abuse and assaults from Badzova, the council said.
She is now banned from all businesses that are members of the City Safe scheme across Gloucestershire. Anyone who witnesses Badzova breaching the injunction is asked to contact the police.
Morag Gordon, Engagement Officer at Gloucester City Council, said: “When people have very complex lifestyles, Gloucester City Council’s priority is always to encourage them to access support, treatment and the help available to them.
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“However, when that support is repeatedly refused and an individual continues to cause significant anti-social behaviour, we will not hesitate to take enforcement action to protect the wider community. “This civil injunction sends a clear message that abuse, intimidation and aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated.
It will help ensure that residents, visitors and people coming into our city can do so without fear of being subjected to threatening or abusive behaviour by Marika Badzova.” Inspector James O’Neill from the Gloucester Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting are not victimless crimes and we hope this positive action shows our continued efforts in targeting those who impact our residents and local communities.”
What You Need to Know
She is now banned from all businesses that are members of the City Safe scheme across Gloucestershire. Anyone who witnesses Badzova breaching the injunction is asked to contact the police.
Report source: Gloucestershire Live
