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Prolific Shoplifter Sentenced: Justice Served in Leamington
The impact of theft from retail outlets extends beyond mere financial loss. It undermines the sense of security within communities

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May 3, 20242 min read


A Cambridge shoplifter who threatened to turn up at a staff member’s house has been jailed
A shoplifter in Cambridge, Peter McClelland, 37, has been sentenced to 16 weeks in prison after he threatened a staff member and...

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Apr 15, 20241 min read


CCTV appeal after shoplifting from Keynsham supermarket
Police in Keynsham are appealing for information following a shoplifting incident at Waitrose supermarket on Broadmead Lane. The incident...

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Apr 12, 20241 min read


Retail Crime Crackdown: Assaulting Retail Workers to Become Standalone Criminal Offence
The Prime Minister has announced a decisive crackdown on retail crime, with a particular focus on protecting shop workers from assaults. The new measures aim to address the growing problem of retail crime and safeguard our high streets.

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Apr 11, 20243 min read


Violence and Abuse towards the Retail Workforce
Volume 742: debated in UK Parliament, Westminster Hall, on Tuesday 5 December 2023. Full Westminster Hall debate challenging the...

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Dec 9, 20234 min read


National Business Crime Week Of Action and Respect for Shopworkers Week Please Sign the Petition
Make Abuse Or Violence Towards Retail Workers A Standalone Criminal Offence Petition!

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Oct 17, 20234 min read


Project Pegasus: Retailers and the Police Join Forces Against Shoplifting and Organised Crime
Project Pegasus is a beacon of hope in the battle against shoplifting and organised crime....

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Sep 21, 20232 min read


The Role of Certified Super Recognisers in Combatting Crime Across the UK
In summary, the role of certified human super recognisers in modern law enforcement is invaluable.

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Sep 21, 20232 min read


Prolific Chelmsford Thief Banned from Retail Stores Issued with Three Year Criminal Behaviour Order
Charlie Hunt-Wragg, a 23-year-old resident of Maldon, has been issued a three-year criminal behaviour order (CBO). In a noteworthy effort...

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Aug 25, 20232 min read


Prolific Thief Successfully Convicted after Catch a Thief UK the Police and Public Collaborate
In a recent ruling by Sheffield Magistrates Court, Clint Anderson, a 32-year-old resident of Hackenthorpe in Sheffield, has been...

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Aug 18, 20232 min read


Understanding and Navigating An Arrest Without Warrant (Citizen's Arrest) and the use of Handcuffs
The concept of an arrest without warrant, (citizen's arrest) is not unfamiliar, but its implications and execution might be less clear. In the UK, a citizen's arrest, also known as an arrest without warrant, occurs when a member of the public or security personnel, not acting as a law-enforcement officer, apprehends a suspect and detains them until the official Police intervention. Such an arrest becomes essential when an individual poses a threat through violent or aggressiv

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Aug 17, 20235 min read


Protecting Your Retail Business: Catch a Thief UK's Solutions for Retail Safety and Security
As a retail business owner, the safety and security of your staff, customers, and stock are of paramount importance. With the rising...

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Aug 2, 20237 min read
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