Lakeside Shopping Centre- Thief Latoyah Williams banned from shops

Latoyah Williams, 37, of Gilder Avenue, Enfield, was issued with a criminal behaviour order at Chelmsford Crown Court last Friday (September 4), following an investigation by the Lakeside Neighbourhood Policing Team. She must not enter Lakeside Shopping Centre or Homesense in Lakeside Retail Park during the order. If she does, she could face another court hearing, a fine or a prison sentence. Read more Williams was convicted of 11 counts of shop theft at the same court last month, relating to offences committed between June 26 and November 7, 2025. She received a six-week suspended prison sentence and was ordered to complete 35 days of rehabilitation activity. The court heard she stole more than £2,500 worth of clothing and household items, including cushions, from a number of retailers. Items were taken from H&M, Pull & Bear, Zara, Homesense stores in Lakeside Retail Park and Harlow, and Next in Chelmer Village Retail Park, Chelmsford.