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CCTV images released after equipment worth £20,000 stolen Surrey
Do you recognise these people? British Transport Police officers investigating the theft of a piece of specialised equipment worth...

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May 24, 20241 min read


Police Seek to Identify Men in Connection with Leicestershire Store Thefts
Officers are seeking to identify three men pictured as part of an investigation into two thefts from stores in Leicestershire. The first...

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May 24, 20241 min read


Man Sentenced to Over Six Years for Knife-Point Robbery and Dangerous Driving
A man who committed a knife-point robbery just over a year after causing serious injuries in a road collision has been jailed for more...

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May 22, 20243 min read


CCTV Appeal Following Shoplifting Incident in Norwich
Police are appealing for help to identify a man after an incident of shoplifting in Norwich. The incident occurred on 28 April 2024 at...

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May 14, 20241 min read


Prolific thieving brothers jailed for 52 weeks
Two brothers have been sentenced to a year in prison each for a string of thefts from shops across mid and south Essex

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May 13, 20242 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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 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
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