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Tesco Unveils High-Tech Security Hub in Daventry to Combat Retail Crime
Tesco Unveils High-Tech Security Hub in Daventry to Combat Retail Crime Tesco has launched a new high-tech security hub in...
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Mar 62 min read
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Wrexham Man Jailed for Persistent Shoplifting and Banned from All Shops in City
A 35-year-old man from Wrexham has been sentenced to 12 weeks in prison and banned from entering any retail premises in the city...
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Nov 2, 20242 min read
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Budget Pledge to Tackle Retail Crime Amid Rising Costs Hits Small Businesses
In Wednesday's UK budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled new measures to tackle retail crime, aiming to provide relief to a sector...
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Oct 31, 20245 min read
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BBC One Show Exposes Alarming Rise in UK Retail Theft Impacting Independent Stores
In a shocking episode aired on 7 October 2024, BBC One's The One Show shone a spotlight on the dramatic rise in theft from retail...
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Oct 8, 20242 min read
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Arrests made in fight to protect children from criminal exploitation
Staffordshire Police have arrested 10 individuals and seized over £30,000 in drugs, cash, and weapons following a series of raids in...
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Oct 4, 20242 min read
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Persistent Shoplifter Banned from Tyneside Retail Park to Curb Offending
Keran Scott has been a persistent problem for businesses at Newcastle Shopping Park in Walker, Newcastle. The 27-year-old was responsible...
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Jun 22, 20242 min read
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A prolific shoplifter from Warrington has been jailed for six and a half months following a crime spree across the town
A prolific shoplifter from Warrington has been jailed for six and a half months following a crime spree across the town. Paul Morris...
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Jun 21, 20243 min read
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Three year prison sentence for prolific shoplifter who stole thousands of pounds worth of goods
Three year prison sentence for prolific shoplifter who stole thousands of pounds worth of goods
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May 12, 20241 min read
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Aggressive thief jailed and banned from five stores
A prolific retail thief has been barred from multiple shops in Southend as he embarks on a prison term for a string of offences. Simon...
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May 9, 20242 min read
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Government Unveils Stringent Measures to Tackle Retail Crime
Prime Minister's bold initiative aims to protect UK high streets and clamp down on repeat offenders with tougher punishments. In a...
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May 7, 20242 min read
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Criminal behaviour order for shop thief
A shoplifter in Cambridge, Robert Muttock, 31, received a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on...
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Apr 17, 20241 min read
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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....
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Apr 11, 20243 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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....
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Aug 17, 20235 min read
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Understanding the Differences in UK Law: Robbery, Burglary, Theft, Anti-Social Behaviour and Abuse
In the realm of criminal law, six commonly used terms often get intertwined: theft, robbery, burglary, abuse, anti-social behaviour and...
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Aug 3, 20232 min read
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Welcome to Catch a Thief UK Blog Public Appeals Services & Technology: Your Trusted Security Partner
Welcome to Catch a Thief UK, (CAT UK,) your ONE-STOP destination for cutting-edge security solutions tailored to protect your business,...
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Aug 2, 20232 min read
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