He stole items from Heron Foods in Skegness

A 54-year-old man from the Skegness area has been jailed for two years and eight months after repeatedly breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) and admitting the theft of two vapes, Lincolnshire Police said.

“Wayne Cobb, of no fixed address, appeared at Lincoln Crown Court on 29 October after admitting the theft of two vapes worth £12 from Heron Foods in Skegness on 30 August 2026,” a force spokesperson explained. “He was sentenced to two months' imprisonment for the offence.

“The court also heard that he had breached the conditions of a CBO, which was issued by Boston Magistrates' Court on 26 November 2025, on three separate occasions. As a result, he was handed a 32-month prison sentence for the breaches, which will run concurrently with the sentence imposed for the theft.”

Inspector Jacky Evans of East Lindsey’s Neighbourhood Policing Team commented: “While increased reporting can contribute to higher recorded crime figures, this case demonstrates why reporting crime matters. No matter how minor an offence may seem, every report helps us build a clearer picture of offending, identify repeat offenders and take positive action. In this instance, that has resulted in a persistent offender being removed from our streets, making our communities safer.

“This individual had been offered support and opportunities to address his offending behaviour through relevant partner agencies. Despite those interventions, he continued to commit offences and repeatedly breached the conditions imposed by the court.”

“I would like to thank everyone who takes the time to report these incidents to us.”