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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


Championing Security and Retail Safety
Championing Security and Retail Safety: In a gripping and eye-opening presentation at The Professional Security Officer Live Event...

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May 4, 20242 min read


Well known Prolific Thief Jailed for 26 weeks
Prolific thief John Lewis, aged 34, from Leamington Spa, has been sentenced to 26 weeks in prison and fined £718.94 for six counts of...

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Apr 20, 20242 min read


CCTV released after man threatened employee during shoplifting incident in Bristol
CCTV footage has been released by Avon and Somerset Police in their efforts to identify a man involved in a shoplifting incident in...

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Apr 19, 20241 min read


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


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


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


Unveiling the Tale of a Prolific Shoplifter: Threats of Violence a String of Thefts and Charges
In a recent turn of events that underscores the persistence of criminal activities in local communities, a suspected shoplifter has found...

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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


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 violence. However, it's essential to grasp their distinctions to ensure accurate interpretation and application.

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Aug 3, 20232 min read


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


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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