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Quick-Thinking Security Officers Prevent Potential Tragedy in London's West End
Swift action by My Local Bobby officers helped avert a potentially deadly incident in London's West End yesterday, showcasing their...

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Sep 28, 20243 min read


Farnborough Man Jailed for Burglary and Shoplifting Spree
Retail theft is not a victimless crime – it affects businesses, employees, and the community. A man has been sentenced to two and a half...

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Sep 24, 20242 min read


Prolific Shoplifter Banned from Stores for Five Years After Spree in Canvey and Leigh-on-Sea
A prolific shoplifter who repeatedly targeted local stores in Canvey and Leigh-on-Sea has been banned from all Co-op and Nisa stores on...

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Sep 10, 20243 min read


Prolific Peterborough Shoplifter Jailed After Repeated Theft and Assault
A prolific shoplifter who repeatedly targeted a Morrisons Daily store in Bretton, Peterborough, has been jailed, highlighting the severe...

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Sep 5, 20242 min read


Sixty-five People Arrested for Shoplifting Across Essex in Crackdown
Essex Police have arrested 65 individuals for shoplifting between 29 July and 18 August 2024, as part of a targeted effort to combat...

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Aug 22, 20242 min read


Shoplifter Who Travelled Across the UK Jailed
A prolific shoplifter who travelled extensively across the UK to commit his crimes has been sentenced to prison. Romanian national...

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Aug 16, 20242 min read


Police release Image after perfumes stolen from a Northallerton shop
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with a theft that occurred on High Street, Northallerton....

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Aug 15, 20241 min read


Retail Crime: Times Radio Interview with Catch a Thief founder Farrah Mcnutt and host Henry Bonsu
Join us for a compelling interview on Times Radio, where radio presenter Henry Bonsu talks with Farrah McNutt, founder of Catch a Thief...

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Jul 31, 20242 min read


Shoplifter Jailed After Assaulting Security Guard, Thanks to Facial Recognition Technology
Shoplifter Jailed After Assaulting Security Guard, Thanks to Facial Recognition Technology A shoplifter who assaulted a security guard...

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Jul 5, 20241 min read


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


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


Fifty suspected shoplifters and five assaults arrested across Essex
Essex Police made 50 arrests for shoplifting across Essex in the past fortnight, with 36 individuals subsequently charged with a total of...

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Jun 20, 20242 min read


Tamworth Police and B&M have released an image of a man the police wish to speak to in connection with a theft
At approximately 1:15 pm on 13 April, a man entered B&M on Ninian Way, Wilnecote, and left with a petrol leaf blower and a hedge trimmer...

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Jun 18, 20241 min read


Prolific Thief Jailed After Numerous Thefts In Worthing
A shoplifter has been jailed for committing 17 thefts in Worthing. Joanne Cook was sentenced to 52 weeks’ imprisonment at Crawley...

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Jun 12, 20242 min read


Prolific Shoplifter Banned from Tunbridge Wells Stores
A prolific shoplifter has been issued a two-year criminal behaviour order prohibiting him from entering businesses in Tunbridge Wells....

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Jun 1, 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


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


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


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
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