Shoplifter who punched security guard in City sentenced and handed CBO

A shoplifter has been sentenced at Westminster Magistrates to 22 weeks in prison and banned from entering the City of London for two years for a series of thefts and assaults.

Mohamad Ahmadpour, 37, of Colindale, Barnet, was convicted of thefts from shops in the City of London and two common assaults.

He was also handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO), banning him from entering the Square Mile for two years.

On 17 March 2024, Ahmadpour stole two bottles of perfume from TK Maxx in the City. He was chased down the street by loss prevention officers and when the security guards detained him, Ahmadpour punched one of them in the chest.

He was also convicted of an assault on 27 February when he spat at an enforcement officer from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

Detective Sergeant Helen Bentley, of the City of London Police, said:

“Mohamad Ahmadpour was a persistent thief in the City of London. We hope that this CBO will give reassurance to businesses, retail staff and also members of the public who shop in the area, as well as act as a deterrent to others thinking of criminal activity.  

“A CBO will help us protect businesses and communities from various offences including theft and anti-social behaviour.

“We take such offences very seriously and this is a warning that will bring those committing crimes in the City to justice.”

Ahmadpour was found guilty of stealing cans of Red Bull from a Co-op store on 20 February and he was spotted by two City of London Police officers stealing boxes of chocolates from Sainsbury’s, he was then arrested for theft on 12 April.

He also stole eight umbrellas from Cards Galore on 17 May.