A TEENAGE boy accused of a £130,000 shoplifting spree has been banned from every Boots across England and Wales.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be named, swiped cosmetics from dozens of branches, it is alleged.

Exterior view of a Boots logo in London.A teenage boy accused of a £130,000 shoplifting spree has been banned from every Boots across England and WalesCredit: Getty

He is charged with 53 counts of theft from branches of , including a £9,316 raid in Kensington and Chelsea in October 2024.

The lad is also charged with stealing £2,500 of products in four raids on shops.

The case was adjourned to March 9 because of the volume of CCTV evidence to be assessed.

Magistrates freed the teenager on bail on condition he does not go to either chain’s stores without a relative.

He was not asked to enter pleas.

Highbury Corner youth was told another teenager is suspected of involvement but has not yet been charged.